Join the Land Bank Rehab Program

Inside of a remodel house

Seeking contractors, real estate investors and experienced rehabbers to help revitalize our community.

Ever wondered about what could be done about Wyandotte County houses that have ben neglected and abandoned homes? With your participation in the Land Bank Rehab Program you can be a part of  rejuvenate our neighborhoods. 

The Land Bank Rehab Program provides nonprofit and private contractors access to a pipeline of distressed properties in the Wyandotte County area. We facilitate the transfer of property at a reduced price to selected contractors. This program allows the purchase of vacant, blighted homes.

Interested? Let's get started! 

I am a Contractor

Contractors with a strong track record of success in rehabilitation of single/multifamily properties or commercial properties are invited to apply. Consequently, the WCLB has established a pre‐ qualification procedure for contractors, and will maintain this list. Opportunities for rehabs will only be awarded to pre‐qualified contractors.

Step 1.Know what it takes to Pre-Qualify

  • Completion of Application 
  • Certificate of Insurance 
  • Occupation Tax Receipt
  • Not listed on the Delinquent Real Estate Department’s “No-Bidders List”

Step 2.Have the Right Insurance 

GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE with the following MINIMUM limits of liability:

  • $1 million dollars each occurrence
  • $2 million dollars general aggregate
  • $2 million dollars products/completed operations aggregate
  • $1 million dollars personal and advertising injury
  • WORKERS COMPENSATION with statutory limits.

Step 4.What to Expect After You Apply 

Once approved, you will receive:

  • Email communications from Land Bank Staff
  • Once properties become available you will receive an email with the date and time of the open house. 
  • Opportunity to make an offer only if you attend the open house.

Offers are approved by the UG County Administration

Step 5.Know What Happens if you Cannot Finish the Rehab 

If the rehabber cannot complete the rehab or stops the progress of the rehab, the Land Bank will give notice to continue or stop a project. Failure to comply will result in the WCLB canceling the agreement and deeding the property back to the Land Bank. 

 

 

 

Not a Contractor

Wyandotte County Land Bank (WCLB) is seeking rehabbers for the WCLB Renovation Program. Applicants willing to complete the rehabilitation of single family properties are invited to apply. 

Step 1.Know the Rules

It is important that you know what is in the agreement to be part of the Rehab Program.  

  • Rehabbers will need to submit a clear time frame to complete rehab
  • The rehabber will need to obtain City permits and provide copies to the Land Bank
  • The WCLB will perform monthly inspections, reviewing progress of the rehab
  • The rehabber will be required to a Hold Harmless Waiver
  •  Any applicant currently on the Delinquent Real Estate Department’s “No-Bidders List” will be ineligible to join the program.  

     

Step 2.Show Enough Funds to Complete the Plan 

The WCLB will estimate a rehab expense in each offer application. This expense is valued at the livable square footage X $35.00.

This will be an estimate and should not be interpreted as the total amount that will be invested.

The rehabber must provide a letter from a lending institution stating they are qualified for the estimate amount or more. The rehabber can submit a bank statement showing those funds or any other official documentation showing the ability to fund the project.  

Example SQ Foot   Estimated Total $35 * Square Foot 
 550 $19,250
 900 $31,500
 1700 $59,500

 

Step 3.Have the Right Insurance 

GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE with the following MINIMUM limits of liability:

  • $1 million dollars each occurrence
  • $2 million dollars general aggregate
  • $2 million dollars products/completed operations aggregate
  • $1 million dollars personal and advertising injury
  • WORKERS COMPENSATION with statutory limits.

Step 4.Application 

Complete the Application

Step 5.What to Expect After You Apply 

Once approved, you will receive:

  • Email Communications from the Land Bank staff.
  • Once properties become available the rehabber will receive an email with the date and time of the open house. 
  • Opportunity to make an offer only if the rehabber attends the open house.

Offers are approved by County Administration.

 

Step 6.Know What Happens if you Cannot Finish the Rehab 

If the rehabber cannot complete the rehab or stops the progress of the rehab, the Land Bank will give notice to continue or stop the project.  Failure to comply will result in the WCLB cancelling the agreement and deeding the property back to the Land Bank. 

 

 

Success Stories

From This to That 

The Land Bank finds great joy in highlighting previous land bank lots/ properties to now beautiful livable homes in various communities.  Take a look below at some of the amazing work rehabbers and contractors have done with land bank properties.  

A private rehabber took the first listed property in 2018 for just $1.00 and the investment of $22,000 and created a home that the neighborhood can be proud of. 

The unnamed contractor stated, "This was the best experience. I felt supported by the Land Bank, and the process was easy!" 

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