In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Cleveland's tiered Environmental Review of the 2026 CDC Single Family Home Repair Program is now available for public comment. This project has been reviewed and is requesting public comment and the Request for Release of Funds.

The City of Cleveland's Department of Community Development will partner with Community Development Corporations ("CDCs" or "Agencies") to support rehabilitation work on single-family homes within the city. These CDCs are non-profit organizations selected for partnership through a competitive process. Agencies will facilitate the rehabilitation and maintenance of homes within their respective service areas. Work will be conducted on homes either owned and occupied by a qualifying homeowner or purchased by the CDC from HUD, the Cuyahoga County Landbank, or other viable source. Agencies will rehabilitate homes as a general contractor or utilize a general contractor for repairs, maintenance, and rehabilitation. Projects will have a tangible positive impact on low-to-moderate income homeowners. Project sites are limited to existing urban housing stock. Project activities include but are not limited to: Re-seeding areas of bare soil; tree and shrub trimming; replacement of concrete or asphalt walkways and driveways; pest management; site cleaning; carpentry finishing; waterproofing/sealing; specialized mold cleaning; sealing application; paint stabilization; tuckpointing; relocation of electrical panel; radon testing; partial replacement, repair, or installation of siding, enclosure systems, encapsulation systems, gutters, downspouts, porch, roof, plumbing, electrical systems, windows, storm windows, exterior doors, interior doors, drywall, paneling, acoustical or drop ceiling panels, fixtures including ADA adaptive measures, stair systems, kitchen systems, bathroom systems, central air conditioning systems, furnace systems, energy efficient fixtures/appliances, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, and radon mitigation systems. This program's period of performance is July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

The estimated total cost of the project is $1,195,000.00 and will include $1,195,000 of City of Cleveland CDBG funds. This project is housed in the City's Bureau of Program Operations.

The environmental review record (ERR) for this project is available upon request at Cleveland City Hall (601 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, Room 320) or at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.

Public comments can be submitted by email to the City of Cleveland at CDPublicComment@clevelandohio.gov.

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs

May 29, 2026
City of Cleveland
Department of Community Development
601 Lakeside Ave, Room 320
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 664-4000

On or after June 8, 2026, the City of Cleveland, Department of Community Development will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) to undertake the following program:

Tier 1 Broad Review Program Title: 2026-CDC-DSS-Single-Family-Rehabilitation-Program Purpose: The City of Cleveland's Department of Community Development will partner with Community Development Corporations ("CDCs" or "Agencies") to support rehabilitation work on single-family homes within the city. This work will increase the quality and safety of housing stock occupied by low-income homeowners.

Location: This program will service homes within the entire city of Cleveland.

Program Description: Work will be conducted on homes either owned and occupied by a qualifying homeowner or purchased by the CDC from HUD, the Cuyahoga County Landbank, or other viable source. Agencies will rehabilitate homes as a general contractor or utilize a general contractor for repairs, maintenance, and rehabilitation. Projects will have a tangible positive impact on low-to-moderate income homeowners. Project sites are limited to existing urban housing stock. Project activities include but are not limited to: Re-seeding areas of bare soil; tree and shrub trimming; replacement of concrete or asphalt walkways and driveways; pest management; site cleaning; carpentry finishing; waterproofing/sealing; specialized mold cleaning; sealing application; paint stabilization; tuckpointing; relocation of electrical panel; radon testing; partial replacement, repair, or installation of siding, enclosure systems, encapsulation systems, gutters, downspouts, porch, roof, plumbing, electrical systems, windows, storm windows, exterior doors, interior doors, drywall, paneling, acoustical or drop ceiling panels, fixtures including ADA adaptive measures, stair systems, kitchen systems, bathroom systems, central air conditioning systems, furnace systems, energy efficient fixtures/appliances, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, and radon mitigation systems.

Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i)

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Flood Insurance, Floodplain Management, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Floodplain Management, Historic Preservation and Noise Abatement and Control.

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Mitigation for Flood Insurance and Floodplain Management will be prescribed flood insurance policies. Mitigation for Contamination and Toxic Substances will be created following federal, state, and local regulations from the EPA and OEPA. Historic Preservation non-compliance will be mitigated by utilizing best practices detailed by the City of Cleveland Landmark Commission. Noise Abatement and Control in these existing single-family homes will be mitigated above 75dB through use of noise studies or noise waivers as recommended by 24 CFR Sec. 51.101(a)(5).

Estimated Project Cost: The total estimated project cost is $1,195,000, of which approximately $1,195,000 will be CDBG funds.

The program activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i) and 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(iii). The Environmental Review Records (ERRs) that document the environmental determinations for these projects are on file at 601 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 and may be examined at: https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.

Public Comments

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERRs to Arin Miller-Tait, Director, Department of Community Development, City of Cleveland via email at CDPublicComment@clevelandohio.gov or by mail to 601 Lakeside Ave E Room 320, Cleveland, OH 44114. All comments received by June 7, 2026, will be considered by the City of Cleveland prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

Environmental Certification

The City of Cleveland certifies to HUD that Arin Miller-Tait, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as Director of Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Cleveland to use HUD program funds.

Objections to Release of Funds

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Cleveland’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Cleveland; (b) the City of Cleveland has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD, Columbus Field Office at CPDColumbusRROF@hud.gov or HUD. Potential objectors should contact the HUD Columbus Field Office via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Justin M. Bibb, Mayor
City of Cleveland

Arin Miller-Tait, Director
City of Cleveland
Department of Community Development