About The crawford County Land Bank
We are pleased to make this web site available to you in order to share important information regarding the structure and work of the Crawford County Land Reutilization Corporation (CCLRC), which may be better known as the Crawford County Land Bank. On December 4, 2015, this land bank was officially incorporated as a non-profit entity and since that date, has been approved as a 501(C)(3) organization.
The Crawford County Land Bank will be working to help return vacant, low value properties to productive use. This involves acquiring properties and sometimes managing the demolition of unwanted, blighted residential structures. The land bank will not seek to hold properties for extended periods of time but can transfer land to interested and eligible landowners.
Our mission
The CCLRC will use the available resources to maintain and improve the quality of commercial and residential structures to enhance the economic and societal well being of the residents of Crawford County. The CCLRC shall be organized exclusively for exempt charitable purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our objectives
1. To reduce the number of vacant and abandoned homes in Crawford county
2. To allow and encourage eligible private citizens the opportunity to acquire and improve properties for the benefit of the local communities as well as individuals
3. To enhance the property values and community structure of cities, villages and local communities/neighborhoods.
4. To encourage and accomplish positive results from the interaction of all local government entities seeking to improve each local community
Our vision
That all residents of Crawford County may enjoy a comfortable and safe home in a stable community, along with viable and meaningful employment in the County.
Our values
Any changes and improvements in the physical commercial and residential structures in Crawford County will be accomplished in an environment of respect, trust and enthusiastic support for all citizens and organizations.