Bill > HB369

This bill modifies the definitions of "land bank jurisdiction" and "municipality" in Pennsylvania's land bank law to expand the types of local governments that can establish and participate in land banks. Specifically, the bill removes population-based restrictions, allowing any municipality (including counties, cities, boroughs, townships, home rule municipalities, and optional plan or charter municipalities) to create a land bank independently or through an intergovernmental cooperation agreement. Previously, only municipalities with populations over 10,000 or groups of municipalities with populations under 10,000 could form land banks. Land banks are specialized government entities designed to acquire, manage, and repurpose abandoned or tax-delinquent properties to promote community revitalization and economic development. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, making it easier for a broader range of local governments in Pennsylvania to establish land banks and address vacant or underutilized properties in their communities.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=369