Land Banking tools are intended for grantees and their partners using land banking as a strategy to assemble, temporarily manage, and dispose of vacant land for the purpose of stabilizing neighborhoods and encouraging reuse of urban property.
Toolkit resources categorized in the Program Setup phase are intended for use in the planning and program design phase of NSP projects. Resources include sample policies and procedures, program manuals, checklists, and sample agreements.
NSP Land Banking Toolkit: Overview of Land Bank Decisions and Tools
This component of the NSP Toolkits serves as an overview document for the Land Banking Toolkit
Date Published: December 2010
Landbanking Under NSP: Key Considerations for Disposition Video
This brief video explains why all five considerations are critical for successful disposition and connects grantees with additional resources
Date Published: March 2015
NSP Community Involvement Program Guidelines for Land Banks
Guidance document on conducting community outreach for land banks
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample Land Bank Funding Matrix
Matrix providing information on different types funding and collaboration strategies for land banks
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample Land Bank Operating Budget
Adaptable framework for use in designing an operating budget for a land bank
Date Published: September 2010
Sample MOU Between NSP Grantee and Land Bank Authority
Sample memorandum of understanding (MOU) between a city NSP grantee and land bank authority — to be used as a guide for creating a customized MOU meeting the unique needs of the project
Date Published: August 2010
Example of Governance Structures for Land Banks
Information on a sampling of land banking governance structures in use throughout the country
Date Published: September 2010
Sample Side Lot Disposition Policies and Procedures
Sample policies and procedures for side-lot disposition by land banks
Date Published: September 2010
Sample Job Description for Land Bank Program Director
Sample job description that should be adapted based on the unique characteristics and circumstances surrounding the land banking project
Date Published: August 2010
Sample NSP Land Bank Policies and Procedures
Set of sample policies and procedures that may be adapted in the implementation and administration of land banking programs
Date Published: August 2010
NSP Sample RFP for Boarding Contractors
Adaptable framework for use in designing an RFP for soliciting boarding contractors for land banks
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample RFP for Maintenance Contractors
Adaptable framework for use in designing an RFP for soliciting maintenance contractors for land banks — can also be modified as an RFQ
Date Published: September 2010
Example of Acquisition and Disposition Process Map for Land Banking
Visual representations of the acquisition and disposition processes for properties for land banking
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Land Banking 101: What is a Land Bank?
General reference document providing information on how to design and operate a successful land bank — includes strategies for designing governance structures and identifying income sources
Date Published: September 2010
Toolkit resources categorized in the Acquisition of Properties phase are intended for use by grantees and their partners who are using NSP funds to acquire property. Resources deal with such issues as property research, URA compliance, tenant protection and relocation, environmental review and more.
NSP Sample Land Bank Property Donation Checklist
Sample due-diligence checklist for use prior to accepting a donated property for a land bank
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Property Acquisition Guide
Guide to complying with NSP requirements related to property acquisition
Date Published: September 2010
Sample NSP Property Acquisition File Checklist
Index of documents to be included in a paper file for a property being acquired under NSP
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample Land Banking Agreement
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample Land Banking Option Agreement
Date Published: September 2010
Toolkit resources categorized in the Property and Occupancy Management phase are intended for use by grantees and their partners who are carrying out day-to-day operations of the buildings and units developed with NSP funds. Resources deal with such issues as maintenance programs, rental management, income qualification, and more.
Sample Boarding Specifications for Land Banking
Sample specifications to use for boarding and securing land bank properties
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample Clean and Green Maintenance Program Agreement
Sample agreement between a land bank and community organization participating in a Clean & Green program that involves community groups in the maintenance of land-banked properties
Date Published: September 2010
Sample Clean and Green Maintenance Program Guidelines
Sample guidelines for a Clean & Green program that involves community groups in the maintenance of land-banked properties
Date Published: September 2010
NSP Sample Land Bank Maintenance Agreement
Sample agreement between a land bank and maintenance contractor — outlines roles and responsibilities of contractors assisting in maintenance of land-banked properties
Date Published: September 2010
Toolkit resources categorized in the Program Administration phase are intended for use by grantees and their partners who are managing the activities carried out under NSP. Resources deal with project and financial management issues, and include sample checklists and activity logs.
NSP Property Development Activity Log
Spreadsheet for subrecipients and developers to track NSP project data for their own data management purposes and to transmit to the NSP grantee
Date Published: August 2010
NSP Site and Rehabilitation Approval Request Form
Spreadsheet for tracking crucial information on property acquisitions
Date Published: August 2010