We're pleased to announce that Land Bank properties are now browsable on Lackawanna Connect. Since launching Parcel Explorer, readers have asked for a clearer view of the county's Land Bank inventory — vacant lots and structures the authority holds for neighborhood revitalization — without cross-checking assessor records parcel by parcel. That list is live starting today.

Try it: Open Land Bank properties

What is the Lackawanna County Land Bank?

The Lackawanna County Land Bank is a county authority that acquires tax-delinquent, vacant, and blighted properties — often after they go unsold through the Tax Claim Bureau's upset sale process — and holds them until they can return to productive, tax-paying use. Typical goals include clearing blight, assembling adjacent lots for redevelopment, and offering affordable side lots to neighboring owners.

This is a different program from the Tax Claim Bureau's “repository” list of unsold tax sale properties and from Sheriff Sales (mortgage and judgment foreclosure auctions). The inventory on Lackawanna Connect reflects only parcels county assessor records currently show as owned by the Lackawanna County Land Bank itself.

How does this list work?

We query public county assessor (CAMA) ownership data for parcels whose owner-of-record field matches the Land Bank (or a close variant). Each property card shows address, municipality, land use, acreage, assessed value, and acquisition date when available — plus an aerial mini-map preview with the Land Bank parcel highlighted in pink on satellite imagery and neighboring parcel outlines for context. Tap any card to open the full Parcel Explorer record for ownership, assessment, and sales history.

How do I use the page?

Visit Land Bank properties to browse the current inventory. Use the search box to filter by address, municipality, or UPI, or narrow by municipality with the dropdown. The page also explains how to apply to purchase a Land Bank property and links to the Land Bank's official listings and application forms — always confirm current availability, pricing, and requirements with the Land Bank office before applying or visiting a property.

See it in action: Browse Land Bank properties

Who is this for?

Residents tracking vacant lots in their neighborhood, community developers and investors scouting redevelopment opportunities, neighboring property owners interested in side-lot purchases, and anyone who wants a single, map-linked inventory derived from county assessor records instead of clicking through GIS one parcel at a time.

Thank you

Land Bank visibility has been a recurring request from community members exploring county-owned property programs. Thank you to everyone whose questions and feedback continue to shape what we build on Lackawanna Connect — please keep sending ideas.

Data notes

The list is derived from public county assessor GIS ownership fields, not from the Land Bank's own website or an official county API. Records can lag real-world transactions; a parcel shown here may have sold or a newly acquired lot may not yet appear. This is not the Tax Claim Bureau repository (see LC-175) and is not Sheriff Sales foreclosure auction data (see our Sheriff Sales launch post). Always verify material facts with the Land Bank office or county before applying, bidding, or visiting a property. Lackawanna Connect is an independent local publisher and is not affiliated with Lackawanna County government.

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