About Us
The Portage County Land Reutilization Corporation, known as the Portage County Land Bank (PCLB), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to return underutilized land and property to productive use.
What We Do
The Portage County Land Bank was created in 2012 by the Portage County Board of Commissioners in response to the 2008 housing crisis. The mission of the Land Bank is to facilitate the conversion of vacant, blighted, abandoned, and tax delinquent properties to productive use for the benefit of our community.
Through a multi-pronged approach to redevelopment, community investment, and neighborhood improvement, the Land Bank works to enhance quality of life, strengthen neighborhoods, and support long-term economic vitality across Portage County.
Improving Our Community
Create Homes
Address Community Needs
Enable New Construction
Clean Up Contaminated Sites
337
properties returned to productive use
$2.4M+
in property value returned to the market
$600K
in new construction loans issued
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Our Board
Our Board of Directors reflects the partnerships we have with the communities in Portage County. Established under Ohio Revised Code Section 1724.03, our Board includes representatives from county and municipal government, supporting coordination and collaboration that strengthens neighborhoods and advances community improvement countywide.
Sabrina Christian-Bennett
Portage County Commissioner
Bridget Susel
City of Kent
Sue Fields
Brimfield Township
Mike Tinlin
Portage County Commissioner
Joseph Bica
Portage County Treasurer
Our Staff
Olivia Pilon
Executive Director
Jessica Gartrell
Administrative and Program Assistant
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