Fairfield County Land Reutilization Corporation
Rescuing properties. Enhancing communities.
Next board meeting
Where
Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 210 E Main St., 3rd Floor, Lancaster
What is the Fairfield County Land Reutilization Corporation?
The Fairfield County Land Reutilization Corporation (“Land Bank”) is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to strategically acquire properties and return them to productive use.
As part of its mission the Land Bank seeks to reduce blight, increase property values, support community goals, promote economic development and improve the quality of life for County residents.
Common questions
How is the Land Bank funded?
The Land Bank is not funded through general revenue funds of the County. The Land Bank is funded through an additional fee of five per cent of all collections of delinquent real property, personal property, and manufactured and mobile home taxes and assessments. O.R.C. 321.261.
Is the Land Bank part of County government?
Legally, the Land Bank is a separate and distinct entity from the County government. The Land Bank is also authorized to receive tax foreclosed properties. Additionally, the County is not liable for any obligations of the Land Bank.
Who governs the Land Bank?
The Land Bank is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is authorized to employ an executive director who will be responsible for the daily management and operations of the Land Bank.
What is the Land Bank currently doing?
In December 2021 the Fairfield County Land Bank registered as the Lead Entity and is eligible for the $500,000 set aside per county as provided by state funds through the Ohio Department of Development for the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
Mini-Grant
Fairfield County Land Bank offers local governments and non-profit organizations mini-grants to promote the Land Bank Mission
Directors
The Land Bank is governed by a Board of Directors. Ohio law requires a minimum of five Directors, including the county treasurer and two of the three county commissioners. Fairfield County currently has seven Directors.
- Jim BahnsenChair
- Dave LevacyVice-Chair
- Jeff FixDirector
- Lori SandersDirector
- Zack DeLeonDirector
- Steve DavisDirector
- Mayor Don McDanielDirector
Questions
Michael Kaper
Chief Deputy Treasurer and Land Bank Executive Director