New Funding to Support St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood Improvements
The St. Clair-Superior neighborhood is set to receive new investment focused on residential repairs and street-level upgrades. Through emergency ordinance 675-2026, the Director of Development is authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation, doing business as the Cuyahoga Land Bank, to fund a neighborhood improvement program.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes funding for a program designed to support various stages of residential development and maintenance. According to the 615, 622, 675-2026 PRESENTATION, the initiative is part of a broader "Housing Innovation District" strategy. The specific provisions authorized by the grant agreement include:
- Home repairs for existing residents
- New home construction
- Street-level improvements in blocks surrounding new housing developments
The broader Housing Innovation District initiative aims to make investment easier by implementing a "pattern book" of pre-approved housing designs and using form-based codes to modernize zoning. To further lower barriers to development, the city plans to adjust certain costs:
| Provision | Rate/Action |
|---|---|
| Single-family new construction permit fees | Eliminated |
| Multi-family (4+ units) new construction permit fees | Reduced by 50% |
Who may be affected
- St. Clair-Superior neighborhood: Residents will see funding directed toward home repairs, new construction, and local streetscape upgrades.
- Cuyahoga County Land Bank: This organization will act as the grantee to manage and implement the improvement program.
- Local Developers: New construction projects may benefit from reduced permit fees and pre-approved design patterns.
Status and timeline
The ordinance has been passed by City Council.
- May 15, 2026: Ordinance 675-2026 was introduced.
- June 1, 2026: The emergency ordinance was passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation and the specific terms of the grant agreement by visiting the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 675-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 14, 2026
Official documents
- 675-2026 Grant ag Cuyahoga Land Bank for home improvement program
- 615, 622, 675-2026 PRESENTATION
- 675-2026-Legislative Summary
- 675-2026 FINAL VERSION- CITY RECORD JUNE 12, 2026 PG. 33