Obtain a Property

Are you interested in obtaining one of our properties? Please review our policies below.

To learn more about our programs or apply here.

Land Transfer Policies

1. Applicant must not own any property that has any un-remediated citation or have a history of violation of local codes and ordinances. The Land Bank will check with the local codes enforcement office.
2. The applicant must not own any real property that is tax delinquent in Richland County.
3. Applicant must not have had a tax foreclosure case filed against them within the past 10 years.
4. Property must not have been used by the applicant or a family member of the applicant as his or her personal residence at any time.
5. Applicant or family member of applicant must not have been the prior owner of property they are applying for.
6. A precise narrative description of future use of the property is required.
7. Transactions are structured in a manner that permits the Land Bank to enforce recorded covenants or conditions upon title pertaining to development and use of the property for a specified period of time. Such restrictions may be enforced through reliance on subordinate financing held by the Land Bank.
8. The applicant must agree to pay future property taxes from time of transfer.
9. The Board of Directors reserves the right to waive any informality.

Contact us with any questions you may have.