Oakland Nonprofit Gets Vacant Lot for $10 | Oakland News

Oakland’s long-neglected vacant lot, sitting with weeds and a billboard for over 30 years, is about to transform—thanks to a nonprofit’s bold move. The Black Cultural Zone just snagged it for just $10 via a rare Chapter 8 tax sale, clearing $1.7 million in back taxes. With state approval pending, they’ll turn it into affordable housing and community hubs, marking a powerful shift from urban blight to neighborhood revival. This isn’t just one property—it’s part of a county-wide strategy to unlock 10 more stuck parcels, all without bidding wars and with a clear mission: uplifting Black communities in East Oakland. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30a5ef17d9e5e2fb