New Housing Development Planned for Ward 8
Cleveland is moving forward with plans to develop new recovery and permanent housing units at 5342 Stanard Avenue. Through emergency ordinance 665-2026, the city is authorizing the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA) to help finance the construction of two duplex buildings.
What's in the file
The legislation provides a $500,000 Core City I Grant to support the "Birthing Beautiful Communities" project. NORA, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, intends to use the funds to construct four 1,300-square-foot recovery housing units.
The project's total estimated budget is $946,476. According to the 665-2026 PRESENTATION, the financial breakdown is as follows:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| City of Cleveland Core City 1 Grant | $500,000 |
| NORA Equity | $335,335 |
| Signature Building Concepts Loan | $111,141 |
| Interim Finance Costs | $1,535 |
| Professional Fees | $79,240 |
| Reserves | $20,891 |
The development includes several economic and community requirements:
- Creation of 6 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs at the project site with an annual payroll of $300,000.
- Retention of 18 full-time equivalent jobs with an annual payroll of $900,000.
- Adherence to a Standard Community Benefits Agreement and a Workforce Development Agreement.
- Compliance with Chapter 187 (MBE/FBE/CSB) and Chapter 188 (Fannie Lewis Law) requirements.
Who may be affected
- Ward 8: The project is located within this ward, represented by Councilperson Stephanie Howse-Jones.
- Northern Ohio Recovery Association: The recipient of the grant agreement and project developer.
- Local Workforce: Residents may benefit from the creation and retention of full-time equivalent positions.
Status and timeline
The ordinance has passed.
- May 15, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- May 26, 2026: The project was presented to the Committee of the Whole.
Residents can verify these details and review the full text of the ordinance through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 665-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 14, 2026
Official documents
- 665-2026 Grant ag w Northern Ohio recovery Association for housing units- mental health
- 665-2026 PRESENTATION
- 665-2026-NORAVILLAGE- Legislative Summary
- 665-2026 06_01_NORA_Council Presentation Core City I Grant v3
- 665-2026 FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD JUNE 12, 2026 PG. 33