Volume 3 Issue 1

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Bottom Fishing: Emergent Policy Regarding Tax Delinquent Properties
Larry Keating and David Sjoquist examine local policies for dealing with tax delinquent properties, and identify four characteristics of the most successful programs.

Vacant Land Presents Problems and Opportunities
Tax delinquent properties are just part of the bigger picture of vacant and abandoned urban land, which represents both barriers and opportunities for cities.

State Policies Are Critical to Local Responses on Tax Delinquent Properties
Although dealing with tax delinquent properties is primarily a challenge for local officials, state laws can significantly affect the process.

Perspectives
Patricia L. Smith describes the importance of leadership from the mayor's office in transforming cities.

Cleveland's Land Bank: Catalyzing a Renaissance in Affordable Housing
Cleveland's land bank has catalyzed significant development of affordable housing by local nonprofits.

Insight
Absentee landlords can be part of the problem of abandoned and tax delinquent properties.

Editor's Note
Urban universities are pitching in to help their communities deal with tax delinquent properties.

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Editorial Information

Editor: James H. Carr
Managing Editor: Carol A. Bell

ISSN 1525-2833

Housing Facts & Findings is published by the Fannie Mae Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the editors, Fannie Mae Foundation, or its officers and directors.