News and Announcements

The Houston Land Bank (HLB) and the City of Houston have established a strategic partnership to transform the former Velasco Incinerator site using innovative community development models to create lasting positive impacts for the Second Ward and surrounding area. 

The year 2022 was defined by our motivation, acceleration, and determination to overcome current affordability challenges and stabilize housing for Houstonians today and in the future. This report presents a snapshot of our work and significant organizational milestones. Here we celebrate our partnerships and highlight collaborative efforts to serve the people who need us the most.- Christa Stoneham, President and CEO. 

By unanimous vote, the Houston Land Bank (HLB) Board of Directors has selected Christa Stoneham to serve as HLB’s new chief executive officer. 

With improvements completed at the Harry Holmes Healthy Harvest garden, more than 30 people attended our community celebration December 11 to learn more about gardening, financial literacy and home ownership opportunities. 

The Houston Land Bank (HLB) expanded its list of builders working to construct quality affordable homes for Houstonians, adding seven new builders and retaining six more in HLB’s Traditional Homebuyer Program, after a December 9 board vote.