Cleveland Moves Forward with Federal Housing and Community Grants
The City of Cleveland is moving forward with several major federal funding opportunities to support local housing stability and neighborhood services. Through the passage of Ord. No. 520-2026, the Director of Community Development is authorized to apply for and accept various grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2026 program year.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of Community Development to act as the city's representative to file necessary paperwork and execute documents to receive and administer these federal funds. The legislation also includes the adoption of the current Department of Community Development Manual, which is updated annually to ensure the city remains in compliance with federal transparency and administration requirements.
According to the 520-2026 Ap Ac 2026 CDBG HOME HOPWA ESG grants document, the approximate funding allocations are:
| Program | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) | $19,463,970 |
| Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Act | $4,257,957 |
| Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) | $1,764,744 |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) | $2,368,588 |
A Legislation Update presentation notes that a consolidated planning process is currently underway, which allows the city to evaluate community priorities for these funds.
Who may be affected
- Department of Community Development: Authorized to administer the funds and manage federal compliance.
- Neighborhoods across Cleveland: Targeted for bolstered services and housing stability programs.
Status and timeline
- April 16, 2026: Ord. No. 520-2026 was introduced.
- April 20, 2026: The ordinance was read for the first time and referred to the committees on Development, Planning and Sustainability, Finance, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- May 29, 2026: The ordinance was recorded as passed in the City Record.
What to watch next
The Legislation Update presentation indicates that hearings to expend these funds are anticipated to take place during the summer session.
Residents can verify all details regarding these grant applications and authorizations by reviewing the official source record.
Source record
- File
- 520-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- April 15, 2026
Official documents
- 520-2026 Ap Ac 2026 CDBG HOME HOPWA ESG grants
- 464, 518 & 520-2026 PRESENTATION
- 520-2026 FINAL VERSION-CITY RECORD MAY 29, 2026 PG. 47