The Deedlease Program
A Better Building Council initiative that converts distressed and vacant land into stewarded, community-anchored housing through long-form deed leases.
Acquisition
BIA Agents surface eligible parcels — vacant lots, tax-forfeit properties, motivated seller inventory — inside active regions.
Verification
Every parcel passes a BBC-standard due diligence pack: title, zoning, environmental, and community fit.
Deedlease
Qualified parcels enter the Deedlease pipeline, structured to keep long-term stewardship with the community.
Build Officer Handoff
Certified Build Officers take over construction, ensuring housing meets BBC quality and affordability standards.
Where BIA Agents fit in the pipeline
BIA Agents are the ground-level intelligence layer. You are the first to see a parcel, the person who verifies its eligibility, and the licensed professional who executes the transaction on behalf of Deedlease. You are compensated as the transaction agent of record.
Register as a BIA Agent →