Central Illinois Land Bank Authority
We Improve Communities by Stabilizing & Revitalizing Property
CILBA helps our local government members repurpose and improve real estate.

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Proudly serving Vermilion County, Champaign County, and the City of Decatur.
About CILBA
CILBA is an intergovernmental agency comprised of 20 government members. Our mission is to assist member communities and forge partnerships with developers, end users and others that results in revitalized neighborhoods, increased property values, stabilized real estate markets and redevelopment of properties in Vermilion County, Champaign County, and Decatur.
The Central Illinois Land Bank Authority will operate in a transparent manner and engage in strategic property acquisition, disposition, land use management and redevelopment while supporting and promoting broader community development objectives.
Latest News

Catlin home saved
CATLIN — The Central Illinois Land Bank Authority (CILBA) is piloting strategy to save homes through proactive code enforcement.

Land bank advancing demos in Georgetown, Westville
The Central Illinois Land Bank Authority (CILBA) approved a $34,500 contract with Lee Farms Excavating for its next round of demolitions in Georgetown and Westville.

Full Board Meeting – November 10, 2022
Date: November 10, 2022 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: via Zoom Zoom Conference Details: Please email Mike Davis at mdavis@cilba.org or call 217-655-8190
Vermilion County
- City of Danville, IL
- City of Georgetown, IL
- City of Hoopeston, IL
- Village of Bismarck, IL
- Village of Catlin, IL
- Village of Fairmount, IL
- Village of Fithian, IL
- Village of Oakwood, IL
- Village of Potomac, IL
- Village of Rankin, IL
- Village of Ridge Farm, IL
- Village of Rossville, IL
- Village of Sidell, IL
- Village of Tilton, IL
- Village of Westville, IL
Champaign County
- Village of Rantoul, IL
- Village of St. Joseph, IL
- City of Decatur, IL (Macon County)