Proposed Amendment to Cleveland Housing Assistance Contracts

Cleveland City Council is considering an emergency measure that would expand the involvement of the Department of Development in providing financial assistance for local housing projects. Introduced on July 9, 2026, the proposed emergency ordinance, identified as Ord. No. 763-2026, seeks to amend the title and several sections of a previous measure, Ordinance No. 671-2023, to officially add the Department of Development to the framework governing these housing contracts.

The legislation aims to adjust the administrative structure of how the city manages various contracts intended to support housing initiatives throughout Cleveland. By amending Ordinance No. 671-2023, the city intends to integrate the Department of Development into the existing process for providing financial assistance to these projects. The Department of Community Development typically works with nonprofit and government partners to support community growth Community Development | City of Cleveland Ohio, while the Department of Economic Development provides technical assistance and creative financing for the region Economic Development | City of Cleveland Ohio.

As of the latest record, Ord. No. 763-2026 is currently undergoing administrative review by the City Council committee. Residents can monitor the progress of this legislation through the City of Cleveland Legistar portal to see when it moves toward a final vote.

Source record

File
763-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
July 8, 2026

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