Proposed Amendment to Cleveland Housing Assistance Contracts
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance to include the Department of Development in the management of various housing assistance contracts. This amendment, filed as Ord. No. 763-2026, modifies the existing framework established by Ordinance No. 671-2023 to ensure the Department of Development is officially part of the process for providing financial assistance to local housing projects.
What's in the file
The ordinance amends the title and Sections 1, 2, and 4 of Ordinance No. 671-2023. The primary change is the addition of the Department of Development to the administrative structure governing contracts that provide financial assistance to housing projects throughout the city.
The legislation is tied to a broad list of housing recommendations categorized by project type, as detailed in File No. 671-2023-F:
- ARPA Affordable Primary Recommendations: Includes projects like Empire Senior Housing, Woodhill Station East, and the Variety Theater Complex.
- HOME-ARP Primary Recommendations: Includes projects such as EDEN Expansion Phase III and Cuyahoga TAY.
- Non-Congregate Shelter Primary Recommendations: Includes CSA Phase III Supportive Housing and the Norma Herr Women’s Center.
- Single Family Primary Recommendations: Includes Oasis Housing Development and E 174th and Nottingham.
- MF Market Rate Primary Recommendations: Includes 89th Rising Multi-family Housing and Chester 82.
Who may be affected
- Department of Development: Gains formal involvement in the administration of housing assistance contracts.
- Various Wards: Projects listed in the official records impact numerous areas, including Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15.
- Housing Developers: Organizations such as The Community Builders, Inc., CHN Housing Partners, and Emerald Development and Economic Network Inc. are named in connection to specific project recommendations.
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2026: The ordinance was introduced.
- August 19, 2026: The emergency ordinance was passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation and the specific projects mentioned by visiting the City of Cleveland Legistar portal.
Key facts
- Ordinance number
- 763-2026
- Amended Ordinance
- 671-2023
Source record
- File
- 763-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- Committee of the Whole
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 763-2026-Amend Ord 671-2023 Add Dept of Development to provide housing assistance
- 763-2026-LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY-HOUSINGAMENDMENT (to 671-2023)
- File No. 671-2023-F (8.17.2026)
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 15