Membership
How to Become a Member
The Michigan Association of Land Banks (MALB) is the only network in Michigan solely dedicated to ensuring the success of land banks across the state. MALB is comprised of Michigan land bank authorities’ staff and board members.
Any Michigan Land Bank Authority created under Public Act 258 of 2003 is eligible the Michigan Association of Land Banks membership.
Annual Association Fee
In order to deliver services to its members, MALB collects an annual association fee based on the individual land bank’s general fund operating gross revenue:
| 2016 General Fund Operating Gross Revenue | 2017 Annual Association Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 – $50,000 | $125 |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | $500 |
| $100,000+ | $1000 |
Benefits of Membership
As a MALB member you receive exclusive benefits, as well as the support and guidance of other land bank professionals dedicated to the revitalization of Michigan communities and all focused on helping you succeed.
MALB makes sure that your membership dollars work for you in many ways, including:
- Advocating for issues that matter to MALB members
- Gathering, summarizing, and disseminating land bank policy and program best practices
- Granting access to an economic impact study that will serve to quantify the impact of land banks across the state
- Two free tickets to attend the annual Michigan Land Bank Leadership Summit focused on developing new skills and deepening peer relationships
- $100 per extra ticket
- Providing an information sharing E-newsletter to keep members up to date on land bank activity across the state.