Cleveland Moves Toward New Housing Project via HUD Grant
The City of Cleveland is seeking to secure federal funding to support the NORA Village project, a development aimed at increasing the availability of safe and affordable housing within the city. Through emergency ordinance 1243-2026, the Director of Development is authorized to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to enter into a grant agreement with the Northern Ohio Recovery Association, or its designee, to implement the project.
What's in the file
The legislation is an emergency ordinance that allows the Director of Development to:
- Apply for and accept a HUD grant specifically for the NORA Village project.
- Enter into a formal grant agreement with the Northern Ohio Recovery Association (or a designated entity) to carry out the project's implementation.
According to the City of Cleveland, the NORA Village project is designed to increase the availability of safe and affordable housing for residents.
Who may be affected
- Director of Development: Authorized to manage the grant application and agreement.
- Northern Ohio Recovery Association: Designated to implement the NORA Village project.
Status and timeline
The ordinance was introduced to City Council on October 9, 2026.
October 9, 2026: The ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify these details and track the progress of the legislation through the official Cleveland Legistar portal.
Source record
- File
- 1243-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 8, 2026
Official documents
- 1243-2026-A File-Ap & ac grant from HUD for NORA village and grant ag
- 1243-2026 Ord. Ap & ac grant from HUD for NORA village and grant ag
- 1243-2026-PRESENTATION-NORA_ CPF_Grant