Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcel Redevelopment

October 7, 2026

Primary Objective

Multi and Single-Family site assembly and infill

Submission Deadline

November 6, 2026

Land Value

Fair Market Value

Anticipated Decision Date

November 30, 2026

Submission Platform

OpenGov

Primary Contact

AssetRedevelopment

@clevelandohio.gov

Context

Approximately 166 parcels owned by the City of Cleveland Land Bank within Ward 7 are being targeted for development via this RFP. Encompassing portions of Detroit Shoreway, Ohio City, Tremont, Stockyards, Clark-Fulton, and the Cuyahoga Valley, this Ward’s available Land Bank land is positioned for residential infill development. These parcels, with a median square footage of 3,023 sq ft, total over 13 acres of land in the City’s near west side.

With approximately 105 parcels located in Land Bank designated Market Rate areas and 61 parcels in Opportunity Market areas, the City is positioning this land for residential infill development with land bank sale proceeds intended to support other policy goals like affordable housing. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for development of their chosen parcels alongside bids [1] for the purchase of those parcels.

Project Goal(s)

Return City Land Bank Parcels to productive residential use

Increase housing options while complementing existing urban design

Develop capital deployable citywide to establish a housing portfolio that maximizes social benefit

Solicit a broad range of proposals to identify each parcel’s best possible use through an open and transparent process

Reduce the City’s long-term maintenance burden and improve the quality of life for neighborhoods of existing land bank parcels

[1] Submitted bids will remain sealed

Site Information

An interactive map and a list of available parcels including acreage, frontage, zoning, and market information for each parcel are included as attachments to this RFP’s OpenGov listing. In addition to this parcel information, a Ward 7 Fact Sheet, detailing Ward demographic and socio-economic data, is available from the Center for Community Solutions linked here .

Incentive Toolkit

The City of Cleveland provides a residential property tax abatement for new housing construction. The city has also partnered with LISC to provide financing through the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF). See more information and find out if you qualify for City subsidy options here .

Community Uses

While the primary goal of this RFP is to turn publicly owned parcels back into homes again, the City recognizes the desire for and benefits of community gardens and greenspace. Any group wishing to use a parcel in this RFP for a community garden or other nature-based solution is encouraged to respond with a letter of intent and an identified non-profit sponsor.