H.R. 6773In committeeHousing
Federal bill would require cities to post vacant land lists online
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 6773 requires CDBG-funded cities and counties to publish searchable online databases of publicly owned undeveloped land by October 1, 2026.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 6773 would require cities, counties, and other local governments that receive Community Development Block Grant funding to create and maintain a publicly searchable online database of all undeveloped land they own. The database must be available on a public website so anyone can look up vacant government-held land. This requirement would take effect on October 1, 2026.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects local governments across the country that receive CDBG funding. Residents, housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and researchers who want to find or propose uses for publicly owned vacant land would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
Information about government-owned undeveloped land is currently spread across different offices and difficult to locate. A single searchable database would consolidate that information into one publicly accessible place.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- President's desk
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Official title
Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act
- Introduced:
- December 17, 2025
- Latest action:
- December 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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