Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcel Redevelopment

The City of Cleveland is soliciting proposals for redevelopment of approximately 166 scattered Land Bank parcels within Ward 7, with proposals due November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via OpenGov, and an anticipated decision date of November 30, 2026. Economic inclusion requirements include documented MBE, FSB, and CSB participation and Cleveland resident hiring if Community Benefits Agreement requirements are triggered.

The parcels, totaling over 13 acres with a median size of 3,023 square feet, span Detroit Shoreway, Ohio City, Tremont, Stockyards, Clark-Fulton, and Cuyahoga Valley on the city's near west side. Of the 166 parcels, 105 are designated Market Rate areas and 61 are Opportunity Market areas, with individual fair market values ranging from $660 to $96,570. Respondents select specific parcels and submit both a technical development proposal and a sealed purchase bid. All parcels must be purchased at or above fair market value as determined by the Cleveland Board of Control. The primary objective is multi- and single-family residential infill development to return land to productive use while increasing housing options and reducing municipal maintenance burden.

Evaluation employs a points-based scoring methodology with a maximum of 100 points: Profile and Executive Summary (10 points), Development Qualifications (20 points), Technical Proposal (20 points), Financial Qualifications (20 points), and Bid Price (30 points). The City offers residential property tax abatement for new housing construction and financing through the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund in partnership with LISC. Land Bank sale proceeds support policy goals including affordable housing development and citywide housing portfolio deployment. Successful respondents may be added to the City's Qualified Developer List for consideration on future City-owned sites, though such placement creates no guarantee of future selection and requires ongoing disclosure of material changes to applicant information. Inquiries should be directed to AssetRedevelopment@clevelandohio.gov.