New Home Repair Initiative Coming to Slavic Village
Residents in the Slavic Village neighborhood may soon see improvements to local housing through a new partnership between the city and a community organization. City Council passed emergency ordinance 882-2026, which allows the Director of the Department of Aging to enter into an agreement with Community Housing Solutions for the Slavic Village Home Repair Project. This initiative is designed to provide essential home repair activities to increase independence and ensure residents have access to safe housing.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Department of Aging to contract with Community Housing Solutions to implement home repairs. The project is funded through Closed Ward 12 Casino Revenue Funds.
Community Housing Solutions is an organization that serves residents across Cuyahoga County by providing solutions intended to protect homes and strengthen communities.
Who may be affected
- Slavic Village neighborhood: Target area for the home repair activities.
- Department of Aging: The city department authorized to enter the agreement.
- Community Housing Solutions: The organization partnered with to execute the project.
Status and timeline
- July 14, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- July 24, 2026: The legislation was included in the City Record.
The ordinance has passed and, as an emergency measure, is now active.
Residents can verify the details of this project by reviewing the official record for Ordinance 882-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 882-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 13, 2026