The Northeast PA Land Bank & Pittston Housing Authority were selected as one of 14 agencies countrywide to join a cohort focused on leveraging land banks to assist low-income renters to become homeowners. The Pittston Housing Authority will learn from other agencies who have deployed successful tactics in empowering public housing tenants and working towards economic independence.

This week, the Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank was recognized at the 30th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence for its Innovative Planning and Sound Land Practices through the Mod Home Initiative.

The North East Pa Land Bank is issuing a Request for Proposals for firms or private developers to renovate a single-family home at 135 Broad Street in Pittston, PA.

The North East Pennsylvania Land Bank Authority is inviting qualified developers to submit proposals for the renovation or redevelopment of a duplex property located at 18–20 George Street in Pittston City.

Dupont, PA – November 12, 2025 — The Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank celebrated a major milestone this week with a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest affordable housing effort, the Mod-Home Initiative , held at 292 Coolidge Street in Dupont. Supported by a $750,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund , the Mod-Home Initiative marks an innovative step forward in addressing the region’s affordable housing shortage.

[Pittston, PA, March 4] – The North East Pennsylvania Land Bank Authority was awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Housing...