Newark, Reimagined, Restored
The Newark Land Bank is the first of its kind in the State of New Jersey. The Land Bank strategically acquires, maintains, and repurposes vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties and efficiently returns them to productive use, providing a remarkable service to the City of Newark.
Properties Acquired
Properties Developed
Properties Sold
Funds Contracted
Placing Newark Residents First
MOVE-In Ready
Move-In Ready sales are designed for First-Time Home Buyers looking to purchase a home that has already been renovated.
Section 8
The "Section 8 Homeownership conversion Program," is a partnership of public and private sector stakeholders to increase homeownership opportunities for low-and moderate-income families.
First Time Home Buyers Programs and Resources
Partnership Programs
Vacant Lots
The Newark Land Bank offers vacant properties for redevelopment at competitive prices. Transform vacant lots into thriving businesses or beautiful homes, revitalize neighborhoods, and increase property values. We're looking for responsible buyers with a strong vision, a viable redevelopment plan, and the commitment to bring a vacant property back to life.
Side Lots
Are you a homeowner with a vacant Newark Land Bank lot next door? This is your chance to expand your property. Grow a beautiful garden, add an extension to your home, build a driveway or garage for extra parking, or increase your property's footprint. To qualify to buy, you must own the property next to the vacant side lot.
Commercial/Mixed Use
Innovative developers and entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to acquire and develop commercial/mixed-use real estate in the City of Newark.
Policies & Guidelines
Our Impact
Partnership Success
Newark Land Bank interviews Araselys Maldonado who is a new homeowner through the Invest Newark Section 8 Homeownership Program!
Lottery Success
After being a renter her entire life, Patricia Hobbs, 47, was able to achieve her dream of homeownership through an innovative Newark program...