The City of Johnstown is committed to promoting responsible land use and neighborhood revitalization. In support of this mission, the City is offering an opportunity for property owners to reduce the financial burden associated with property acquisition through tax sales.
Property owners within the City of Johnstown who purchase property through the Cambria County Tax Sale and City Landbank may be eligible to have City demolition liens on the purchased property waved. To qualify, the purchased property must directly abut the owner's primary residence or receive approval from the City of Johnstown for a property to be eligible for the Side-Lot Program.
This program is administered by the City of Johnstown Community and Economic Development Department and is part of our continued efforts to support property investment and neighborhood improvement.