Finding Answers in Land

 

New “Who Owns America” Report Maps Corporate Ownership of Residential Land

A new analysis of corporate ownership of residential land finds that corporations now own 8.9 percent of residential parcels in 500 counties across the US.

Announcement
New Advisory Council for Latin America and the Caribbean

The Lincoln Institute created a new advisory council made up of seven professionals who will help lead our work in Latin America.

Announcement

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.

Our Impact Areas

Vibrant Communties program participants in Denver Colorado

Podcasts

Building Vibrant Communities: Municipal Government Workers Get a Boost

At a particularly challenging time to work in government, the Lincoln Vibrant Communities fellows program, an initiative of Claremont Lincoln University and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, builds capacity and broadens horizons for local leaders and innovators.

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Recent Publications

City Tech
By Rob Walker

Book

Technology and Tools

Preserving Affordable Homeownership
By John Emmeus Davis and Kristin King-Ries

Policy Focus Report

Housing

Cover of Who Owns America report featuring street view of houses in Baltimore.
Who Owns America
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Other Publications

Technology and Tools

Cover image for the 50 Stat Property Tax Report for Taxes Paid in 2024.
50-State Property Tax Comparison Study
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence

Other Publications

Property Tax

Land Lines Magazine cover Fall/Winter issue 2025

Land Lines

Current Issue: Fall/Winter 2025

This issue explores how to make cities more sustainable without causing displacement, introduces a Colorado artist who draws inspiration from watershed health, and investigates how planners can use augmented reality to increase public engagement.

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course

Únete al Diplomado en estudios socio-jurídicos del suelo urbano, en el que profesionales latinoamericanos impulsan acciones y políticas que transforman nuestras ciudades hacia un futuro más justo y sostenible.

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O curso dissemina conhecimentos sobre políticas públicas que considerem os agentes envolvidos, os instrumentos disponíveis e sua eficácia para enfrentar desafios emergentes nas cidades e viabilizar o financiamento do desenvolvimento urbano.

opportunity

Red Futuros Urbanos

Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

El Consorcio para la Planificación de Escenarios del Instituto Lincoln invita a las personas a postularse a Futuros Urbanos, una nueva iniciativa para la comunidad profesional y de investigación que tiene como objetivo fortalecer el diálogo orientado hacia el futuro en América Latina y el Caribe.

opportunity

Rede Futuros Urbanos

Deadline: February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

O Consórcio para Planejamento por Cenários do Lincoln Institute convida interessados a se inscreverem no Futuros Urbanos, uma nova iniciativa para profissionais e pesquisadores que tem por objetivo fortalecer o diálogo orientado ao futuro na América Latina e no Caribe.

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Consortium for Scenario Planning 2026 Conference

February 4, 2026 – February 6, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah

Share your scenario planning work at the Consortium for Scenario Planning Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 4–6, 2026; session proposals are due by July 14.

course

This online self-paced course provides an overview of how local governments in the U.S. raise and spend money for the public services and infrastructure that are foundational to a high quality of life.