Vacant lots owned by the City of Dearborn are available for purchase for the construction of new homes.

To see a list of available properties, visit www.cityofdearborn.org

While these lots can represent a good value to potential buyers, there are guidelines to follow:

•The properties may be purchased for the minimum bid price.

•The properties are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

•If you wish to purchase any of the properties, please submit your written request, including your name, address and phone number, directly to: Licia Yangouyian, Assistant Corporation Counsel, 13615 Michigan Ave., Ste. 8, Dearborn, MI 48126.

•You must submit a $500 deposit for each property that you wish to purchase.

•Buyers are required to comply with the City’s Guidelines for Land Sales, a copy of which is available at the Legal Department, 3rd Floor, East Wing of City Hall, 13615 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126.

•The lots must be paid in full by certified check or money order at the time of the closing.

•The City requires the buyer to begin construction of a new single-family house on residential property within 12 months of accepting the offer.

•All bids submitted are subject to approval by the Dearborn City Council.

•Buyer must comply with zoning laws and will not be granted any variance.

For more information, call the city’s Legal Department at 943-2035.