The Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act requires communities that receive federal Community Development Block Grant funds to create and maintain a publicly searchable online database listing all undeveloped land parcels owned by their local government. This applies to all grantees under the Community Development Block Grant program, which distributes federal housing and community development funds to cities, counties, and states. The requirement aims to increase transparency and help developers, residents, and policymakers identify available public land for potential housing, commercial, or community projects. Communities will have until October 1, 2026, to establish these databases. The legislation does not specify funding amounts, as it primarily creates a transparency requirement for existing grant recipients.
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