Preble County Land Bank

10/02/2026

Notice to contractors re: Demolition & Remediation Services

09/16/2026

🚨 PROPERTY OWNERS & RESIDENTS: THE PREBLE COUNTY LAND BANK NEEDS YOUR HELP! 🏚️➡️🏡

Do you own — or know of — a vacant, blighted or problematic property in Preble County that could be a candidate for demolition and future redevelopment?

Now is the time to let us know!

The Preble County Land Bank is preparing its application for the next round of state demolition grant funding, and we are actively seeking potential properties to consider. The state application deadline is Oct. 16, which means we have a very short window to identify properties, evaluate potential projects and complete necessary preliminary work.

This year, the state is placing greater emphasis on projects that are ready to move forward and have a clear plan for what comes next. Strong candidates may include properties with potential for:

🏠 New or improved housing
🏢 Business or economic development
🌱 Community revitalization
💼 Job creation and increased tax revenue
🏗️ Other productive redevelopment

If you have a property you would like the Land Bank to investigate, contact us AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You can also include photos of the property with your submission.

⏰ Time is critical. Some potential projects may require additional preliminary work, including asbestos inspections, before they can be included in the grant application.

Have questions or think you may have a property that qualifies? Contact the Preble County Land Bank at 937-456-8101 or [email protected].

Please share this post and help us identify opportunities to remove blight and put properties back to productive use in Preble County!

The Preble County Land Bank is seeking property owners and communities with potential demolition and redevelopment projects as it prepares to apply for the next round of state demolition grant funding

06/30/2026

🏡 From blight to new beginnings.

What was once a vacant, blighted property at 8 Western Drive in West Alexandria is becoming something every community needs more of — a new home.

This morning, a new house arrived by trailer and was set on the lot, marking an exciting milestone in a partnership between the Preble County Land Bank, Preble County Habitat for Humanity and the Village of West Alexandria. By the end of the day, the home will already have its roofing installed.

Just over a year ago, the property had sat vacant for approximately four years. After acquiring the property, the Preble County Land Bank paid the delinquent taxes, demolished the unsafe structure and identified the site as an ideal location for new residential construction.

This is exactly what the Land Bank is working to achieve.

We don't want empty lots — we want homes.

Projects like this help address the county's housing shortage by transforming neglected properties into places where individuals and families can build their futures. Every vacant property returned to productive use strengthens neighborhoods, improves communities and creates new opportunities across Preble County.

Stay tuned as we share the progress on this exciting transformation!

To learn more about the Preble County Land Bank and its mission to return blighted properties to productive use, visit www.prebco.org/292/landbank, email [email protected], or call 937-456-8101.

02/13/2026

🏡 Safer Homes. Healthier Futures in Preble County 🏡

The Preble County Land Bank is proud to share that, with support from the Lead Safe Ohio Program, we’ve helped 16 Preble County families reduce exposure to lead hazards in their homes.

By addressing deteriorating lead-based paint and dust in older, owner-occupied homes, certified contractors were able to stabilize surfaces and remove immediate risks — without requiring families to relocate or take on financial burdens.

“This program allowed us to help families who live in older homes make them safer,” said Land Bank President Austin Cole. “Every home we touched represents a healthier environment for children and a stronger future for that household.”

Together, we’re protecting our children and investing in healthier homes across Preble County, Ohio . 💙

Learn more on our website, below!

The Preble County Land Reutilization Corporation (Preble County Land Bank) is pleased to announce it is using funding from the Lead Safe Ohio Program to proactively remove and replace lead hazards in residential properties across the county. This effort is part of a broader, state-led initiative to....

01/25/2026

What a proud moment for Preble County, Ohio and Preble County Land Bank! Tonight, the Land Bank received the Preble County Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Community Improvement Award! The PCLB is represented here by PC Development Partnership Economic Development Director Justin Sommer, Administrative Assistant Sarah Farno, Commissioner Rachael Vonderhaar and Commissioner David Haber. (Photo courtesy Lisa White)

12/08/2025

How exciting! We're honored to be nominated for one the Preble County Chamber of Commerce's annual awards!

11/06/2025

🚧 Demolition Day at the Former Hines Truck Stop! 🚧
After years of vacancy and environmental assessment, demolition has finally begun at the site of the former Hines Truck Stop at the intersection of U.S. 127 and U.S. 40.

The Preble County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) received $800,000 in Ohio Brownfield Remediation Funding nearly a year ago through the Ohio Department of Development’s Brownfield Remediation Program to clean up and revitalize this long-blighted property. This project cleans up any contamination and clears the way for future commercial redevelopment.
Records show the site once operated as a truck refueling station dating back to the late 1920s, ceasing operations in 1990. Now, after decades of disrepair, progress is underway to give this key intersection a fresh start.

💪 Another big step forward for local redevelopment and economic growth right here in Preble County!

10/31/2025

📣 The Preble County Land Bank is seeking properties to be demolished!

The State of Ohio has released guidelines for the 2026 Demolition Grant. Applications for this grant open on October 29, 2025, and close on November 19, 2025. This timeline will not allow us to take our time and use our normal collection methods, so we are asking for your assistance.

We are looking for projects that will allow for the Preble County Land Bank to either take ownership or work with the current owner to demolish dilapidated and abandoned buildings around Preble County. There are a few ways this can be accomplished:

🏠 Property Donation:
The owner donates the property to the Preble County Land Bank. In this scenario, the owner will donate the property, have the ability to receive a tax write-off, and will no longer be burdened with a nuisance property.

🔨 Shared Project:
The owner works with the Preble County Land Bank to demolish the property and then retains ownership of the property. In this scenario, the owner would either pay for 25% of the project cost or perform in-kind labor/work totaling 25% of the project cost.

⚙️ Other Options:
Some other possibilities for property acquisition and demolition do exist within the funding, but they would have to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We appreciate all of the hard work you do to keep your communities safe and clean. Please let us know if we can work together to assist you in this goal.

📧 Contact us at [email protected]
or call 937-456-8101
📞 You may also reach Sean Maggard at 937-456-8131.

Thank you!
— Preble County Land Bank

10/29/2025

✨ Leaders, Landmarks & Partnerships – The Heart of Preble County ✨
🌟 Spotlight: Preble County Land Bank 🌟

The Preble County Land Bank plays a vital role in revitalizing neighborhoods, improving property values, and enhancing the overall quality of life across Preble County. By addressing vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties, the Land Bank helps turn underutilized spaces into new opportunities for growth, safety, and community renewal.

Through partnerships with local townships, municipalities, and development organizations, the Land Bank works to return properties to productive use — whether through rehabilitation, demolition, or redevelopment. These efforts help strengthen housing stability, encourage investment, and support economic development throughout the county.

💙 Every property removed or restored helps build a stronger, safer, and more beautiful Preble County — one neighborhood at a time.

The Preble County Land Bank’s mission is simple but powerful: to turn challenges into possibilities, and neglected spaces into places of pride and potential for residents and businesses alike.

10/09/2025

🚧 Demolition in West Alexandria! 🏚️➡️🏡

Work has begun on the demolition of the house at 8 Western Ave. in West Alexandria, another step forward in the Preble County Land Bank’s efforts to remove blight, restore value, and revitalize our communities.

Each demolition helps clear the way for new opportunities — improving safety, curb appeal, and future development across Preble County.

Learn more about the Land Bank’s work by visiting 👉 https://www.prebco.org/292/Land-Bank, and see other completed projects here on our page.

💬 Questions? Call the Land Bank office at 937-456-8101 or email [email protected].