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$1.5 Million Available for New Home Development

The Cuyahoga Land Bank recently launched the third round of its Housing Construction Gap Grant Program, making at least $1.58 million available to encourage experienced developers to build new

Restoring Hope and Homes

It is no secret that there are not enough affordable and available housing options for lower-income northeast Ohioans. With its Breaking New Ground Affordable Housing Initiative, Lutheran

3 Easy Home Improvements You Can Do This Weekend

These small improvements can make a big difference to how your home looks and feels without costing you tons of time and

The Challenging Work of Nonprofit Housing

Some of the most gratifying work of the Cuyahoga Land Bank is when we can execute our "brick and mortar" mission in a way that supports human and social service

Big Plans for a Hard Hit City

In collaboration with the City of East Cleveland, the Land Bank is facilitating a strategic redevelopment plan to breathe new life into the city's

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Even though we realize the importance of maintaining our home’s exterior, many of us are often guilty of putting off routine maintenance projects around the house. A simple seasonal checklist

Partner Spotlight: City Architecture

Whether walking or driving through any of Cleveland’s neighborhoods, you have probably seen the creative and contemporary housing and commercial building designs of City Architecture. The firm,

Resident Group Transforms Vacant Lots into Urban Agricultural Enterprise

  On a recent Saturday in May, neighbors, friends and congregations of the Brookdale Orchard Community gathered to dedicate its Gardens of Fruit, Myrtle & Forget-Me-Nots. Created by the

Land Bank U. ’22 Hits Record Attendance

More than 360 of Ohio’s land banking and community development professionals converged on the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland for the highly anticipated 2022 Ohio Land Bank

How to Buy a (Land Bank) Home

Ready to buy a new home, but not sure if you can afford it or where to start? The Cuyahoga Land Bank offers newly renovated properties in many Cuyahoga County communities that are worth a look. These