Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank Breaks Ground on New Modular Homes

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. The project includes the construction of two new modular single-family homes—a two-bedroom unit on North Main Street in Pittston City and a three-bedroom home in Dupont. Both homes were designed and built by Cornerstone Building Solutions.

Once completed in December, the homes will be made available through a rent-to-own program, offering local families a realistic and sustainable pathway to homeownership. By eliminating traditional barriers such as large down payments and high interest rates, the program aims to make owning a home achievable for more working families across the region.

“This is one of the projects I am most proud of,” said Shannon Bonacci, Deputy Director for the Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank. “The Land Bank has proven that we can do more than just buy and sell properties—we can play a vital role in expanding affordable housing opportunities. It’s been incredibly rewarding to work with families on creating paths to homeownership, and we’re eager to continue these efforts in the years ahead.”

The groundbreaking event brought together local officials, community partners, and representatives from Cornerstone Building Solutions, all celebrating the continued progress toward revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting equitable growth in Northeast Pennsylvania.

The Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank Authority works to return vacant and blighted properties to productive use through a transparent, unified process that strengthens local tax bases and fosters thriving neighborhoods.