A Chicago vacant lot transforming into a thriving community garden, with the skyline and a water tower behind

ChiBlockBuilder · Fall 2026 round

473 vacant lots.
One dollar each.

City Lots for Working Families puts city-owned land in Chicago's neighborhoods in the hands of residents, growers, and small builders — for $1.

473

Lots listed

$1

Purchase price

Nov 16

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The $1 price is the land purchase price only — it is not a project budget and not approval to build. Buyers cover closing costs and must follow the City of Chicago's program requirements.