The Albany County Land Bank is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods by addressing vacant properties. We acquire tax-foreclosed, vacant, or abandoned properties throughout Albany County and identify responsible buyers through an application process that includes multi-layered review. We work in with various public and private sector partners to remove harm and return properties to productive use supporting community development.

News and Announcements
Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Conditional Use Permit for 154 Livingston Avenue
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May 2025 property sales cycle is now open
property, sales, purchase
May 2025 property sales cycle is now open
property, sales, purchase

This month’s available properties are now posted. Review the full list on our website. Information on the application process can also be found here.

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Request for Proposals - West Hill Neighborhood Construction Consulting Services
Request for Proposals - West Hill Neighborhood Construction Consulting Services
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Land Bank selects officers for 2025

It is meeting on March 18, 2025, the land bank selected its officers for 2025. The land bank’s corporation officers play crucial administrative and operational roles that help the land bank fulfill its mission and comply with legal requirements.

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April 2025 property sales cycle is now open
property, sales, purchase
April 2025 property sales cycle is now open
property, sales, purchase

This month’s available properties are now posted. Review the full list on our website. Information on the application process can also be found here.

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FEATURED PROPERTIES

Please note that this home is for qualified first-time homebuyers only. The chosen buyer will be determined by a lottery.

Click here for more information about the property

Calendar
April 2025 Committee Meetings
Apr 9
April 2025 Committee Meetings

Committees of the Albany County Land Bank Corporation will meet on April 9, 2025 starting at 2:30 p.m.

Monthly Public Board Meeting
Apr 15
Monthly Public Board Meeting
Monthly Public Board Meeting
May 20
Monthly Public Board Meeting
Monthly Public Board Meeting
Jun 17
Monthly Public Board Meeting
Monthly Public Board Meeting
Jul 15
Monthly Public Board Meeting

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Every home has a story—this one is just waiting for its next chapter! 🏠 #albany #albanycounty #realestate #renovation
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s cooking! 🧑‍🍳🏡 This beautifully renovated kitchen is just one of the highlights of a renovated home hitting the market soon. Stay tuned for more details! #realestate #albanycounty #albany #albanyrealest
🏡 Women are leading in homeownership! In 2023, 19% of homebuyers were single women, nearly double the rate of single men. Women are building wealth, securing stability, and strengthening communities through real estate. 💪 #WomensHistoryMonth #Women
Thinking about owning a home? 🏡🔑 Property ownership comes with big benefits—stability, equity, and the freedom to make it your own! Plus, we’ve got an exciting property hitting the market soon—stay tuned! #property #albany #albany
Vacant lot, endless possibilities! 🌸Whether you dream of building a home, starting a community garden, creating a local gathering space, or even launching a small business, the possibilities are endless! The Albany County Land Bank is here to help t
Another stunning piece by Maddie Flint, capturing one of our past renovations at 50 Second Avenue in Albany! This home was once vacant, but through our work, it found new life—just like so many others across our community. Every transformation
Thank you so much to Maddie Flint for her amazing artwork featuring one of our past renovations, 48 Second Avenue! Her work beautifully captures the transformation of this property, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. We’re so gratef
ACLB’s Sean Maguire recently spoke at the International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit to share how land banks are key partners in economic development, particularly in addressing local and regional housing needs. His insights e
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our community dinner in partnership with the South End Neighborhood Association! Your participation made the evening memorable. We’d also like to extend a special thanks to MDG Contracti
Another property sold, another step toward stronger communities! 🏡✨ Congrats to the new owners! #Closed #NewBeginnings #AlbanyCounty #Revitalization #landbank #propertyinvestment