Programs

Side lot programs: buy the vacant lot next door

2,578 land bank parcels are currently flagged for side-lot sale — vacant lots sold to adjoining owners, often for a few hundred dollars. Live inventory from 8 land banks, updated daily.

1,245
side-lot parcels

Philadelphia Land Bank

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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352
side-lot parcels

Land Bank of Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri
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156
side-lot parcels

Ingham County Land Bank Authority

Ingham County, Michigan
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1
side-lot parcels

Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

Calhoun County, Michigan
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Side lot FAQ

What is a side lot program?

Land banks flag narrow or unbuildable vacant lots for sale to the owner of an adjoining property — as a side yard, garden, or driveway extension. Because the buyer pool is limited to neighbors, prices are usually a small fraction of market value and the application is simpler than a standard purchase.

Who qualifies to buy a side lot?

Typically you must own (and often occupy) a property that shares a boundary with the lot, be current on property taxes, and commit to maintaining it. Each land bank sets its own rules — check the program page linked from its profile.

How much does a side lot cost?

Many programs sell side lots for a nominal fixed price, plus closing costs. Some price case by case. The land bank's own listing is the authority — every parcel here links to it.

New to land banks? Start with the step-by-step buying guide or browse the full land bank directory.