History

March 26, 2021

First completed public auction.

March 6, 2020

The Muncie Land Bank hires Executive Director

June 24, 2019

The Muncie Land Bank receives tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service

April 30, 2019

The City of Muncie’s Economic Development Income Tax fund awards the land bank the remaining funds to hire a consultant, as well as some funds to acquire, maintain, and market vacant properties

October 22, 2018

Ball Brothers Foundation partially awards the land bank funds to hire a consultant to help the organization get up-and-running

April 27, 2018

The Board of Directors adopts by-laws for the land bank

November 30, 2017

The Muncie Land Bank is incorporated by the State of Indiana

July 11, 2017

Ordinance 30-17 is passed by City Council and signed by the Mayor, establishing the Muncie Land Bank

July 1, 2016

IC 36-7-38 becomes law, enabling cities to establish land banks