Properties Qualified for Foreclosure

These properties are not owned by the Land Bank Authority but qualify for a Judicial-In-Rem Foreclosure. This type of foreclosure takes approximately 6 months including a 2 month right of redemption period. This process allows the Land Bank Authority to convey clear and marketable title and forgive property tax, demolition, and grass liens.

Due to the backlog in properties qualifying for foreclosure, the Land Bank Authority has divided Columbus, Muscogee County into 8 phases. The lists and application to bid on the qualifying properties in Phases 1 and 2 will be opened on October 1st 2023.

If interested in a property qualified for foreclosure in Phase 1 or 2, fill out the Property Interest Form found by each map. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. The Land Bank Authority holds the right to choose the buyer based on the alignment of intended use of the property with the goals developed by the Land Bank Authority Board.

The top 3 goals for intended use are:

  1. Conveyance to local government entities for public use;
  2. Neighborhood nonprofit entities seeking to obtain the land for low-income housing; and
  3. Other individuals and entities intending to produce low-income or moderate-income housing.
Phase Heat Map

Applications will be considered at the Land Bank Authority Board meeting for approval by the Board of Directors. Only completed and accurate applications turned in 7 days prior to the next Land Bank Board Meeting will be considered. Please check the Land Bank Board Meeting tab to find out when the next scheduled Board Meeting will take place. Meetings are open to the public and held at 420 10th St. Columbus, Georgia 31901 in the first floor conference room.

Applicants must put the full bid amount in the Land Bank Authority’s escrow account prior to the initiation of the foreclosure process. The money is due in full prior to the commencement of the Judicial In Rem Foreclosure and the applicant will be given no less than 10 days notice. If the Land Bank Authority is unable to acquire the property for whatever reason, the full amount deposited by the applicant will be returned by check.

All property is sold with a Security Deed attached detailing the applicants plan of improving the property. If the plan has not been fulfilled within the deadline, the property is subject to the Land Bank Authority’s right of reversion.

For questions regarding the process, please email the Land Bank Authority at landbankauthority@columbusga.gov.

Phase 1

Opportunity Zone Phase 1 - Phase 1 Beallwood

Property List

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Phase 2

Opportunity Zone Phase 2 - Phase 2 E Wynnton

Property List

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