Browse all vacant surplus property owned by the City. This map is a subset of information available in the City-Owned Land Inventory and seeks to increase transparency and help residents improve their neighborhoods.

The first Chi Block Builder application period ended on February 3, 2023. Applications are currently being reviewed and processed. Applicants who filed prior to the February deadline will receive a response from the Department of Planning and Development by spring.

To stay up-to-date with the City’s vacant lot sales and related initiatives, sign up for email updates here. To express interest in a specific lot, use the “I’m interested” button to receive an update if the lot become available for purchase.

Note: Ward boundaries reflect the 2023 Chicago ward map adopted by City Council in May 2022.