Got plans between noon and 2 p.m. August 26, 27, and 28? If you're an investor looking for opportunities to rehab houses and help the community, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenburg invites you to check out a sampling of vacant houses on those days.
Here is the press release from August 22:
Mayor Greenberg announces Louisville Landbank Authority will host "Landbank-A-Rama" open house
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 22, 2025) – Today Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the Louisville Landbank Authority will host Landbank-A-Rama, a three-day open house series taking place August 26 through August 28, 2025, designed to showcase a selection of vacant and abandoned residential properties available for purchase.
“This is an integral part of our comprehensive Safe Louisville Crime Plan where address vacant or abandoned properties that can become hosts for illegal activity,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Every resident of every neighborhood deserves to be safe and feel safe. This is a chance for us to revitalize neighborhoods and address the root causes of crime.”
The event supports the Landbank’s mission to return underutilized properties to productive use, energize neighborhoods, enhance property values, strengthen the local tax base, and reduce vacancy-related crime.
Each day of the event will focus on a specific neighborhood cluster, with three to four properties open for public viewing from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Landbank staff will be on-site at each location to answer questions regarding the acquisition process, eligibility requirements, and redevelopment guidelines.
This event offers a valuable opportunity for residential real estate investors, developers, builders, and qualified buyers interested in purchasing to explore properties available through the Landbank.
Schedule and Property Listings
Tuesday, August 26 — Portland Neighborhood
- 2513 Rowan Street
- 225 N 19th Street
- 330 N 23rd Street
- 3504 Main Street
Wednesday, August 27 — Park Hill, Parkland, and Chickasaw Neighborhoods
Thursday, August 28 — Russell Neighborhood
Participants will gain access to properties and receive guidance from Landbank staff on how to navigate the purchase and redevelopment process.
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About Landbank Authority
The Landbank Authority is a cooperative effort by the major taxing authorities in Louisville Metro (city of Louisville, commonwealth of Kentucky and Jefferson County Public Schools). Its mission is to put vacant and abandoned properties back into productive use to improve our neighborhoods by increasing property values, stimulate the tax base, and reducing crime rates. More information can be found here.