Lackawanna County Land Bank 7-8-26

The Lackawanna County Land Bank held a meeting on July 8, 2026, during which they reviewed property disposition updates and discussed several property purchase applications. The Land Bank reported conveying 437 properties countywide, including various sections of Scranton and surrounding townships. Specific properties on Bengard Drive, Ferdinand Street, and Crown Avenue were considered for sale under the property purchase program, with offers typically around $600 per property. The board approved multiple resolutions, including the acquisition of additional properties from the tax claim bureau repository, conveyance of land bank-owned properties, and an amendment to a legal services contract. No bid openings were reported, and no public comments were made during the meeting.