New Affordable Housing Project Proposed for Unhoused Veterans
Cleveland is moving forward with a new housing initiative for veterans through the Walter Collins Veterans Homes project. Under emergency ordinance 899-2026, the Director of the Department of Development is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Nupoint Community Development Corporation to provide affordable rental housing specifically for veterans experiencing homelessness.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes a partnership between the Department of Development and the Nupoint Community Development Corporation. This agreement facilitates the development of the Walter Collins Veterans Homes, a project designed to create affordable rental housing options. The initiative will be funded using Ward 2 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
Who may be affected
- Unhoused veterans
- Nupoint Community Development Corporation
- Department of Development
- Ward 2 residents
Status and timeline
- August 12, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance passed.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for File No. 899-2026 at the City of Cleveland Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 899-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 11, 2026
Official documents
- 899-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Walter Collins Veterans Home legislation
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 15