There are around 25,000 empty residential lots scattered across Cleveland’s neighborhoods and building has almost come to a stop, according to Rick Barga, manager at the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund.

CLEVELAND — Modular homes are popping up across Cleveland as builders try creative ways to address a widespread housing shortage.

The City of Cleveland and the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced today they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to modular home manufacturers across the United States and internationally to establish a manufacturing facility in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mayor Justin Bibb and other city leaders believe part of solving the shortage of affordable new housing in Cleveland could be the creation of a modular home construction site, and they have taken the first steps toward attracting a manufacturer.

With around 25,000 vacant plots available from the city of Cleveland and the county land banks, the city and the Site Readiness for Goods Jobs Funds are trying to find a solution...

The city of Cleveland and the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced today they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to modular home manufacturers across the United States and internationally to establish a manufacturing facility in Cleveland.

It could help kickstart Cleveland's meager pre-fab home market and help fill thousands of vacant lots

In a strategic bid to tackle the city's workforce and housing issues, Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, along with city and county partners, has invited modular home manufacturers.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity begins its effort addressing Cleveland’s affordable housing shortage.
New modular homes are helping address the need for more affordable housing inCleveland.

For every 100 households with “extremely low income,” Ohio has only 40 affordable units. That statistic dropped 6% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Coalition of Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- New modular homes are helping address the need for more affordable housing in Cleveland.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has begun the process of creating 19 modular homes throughout the city.

The event is the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraising of the year and will aim to raise money to fun its mission of construction, and rehabilitating homes throughout the city.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohioans are invited to go the extra mile to raise money to help provide affordable housing to Clevelanders.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is encouraging Lorain County residents to join its annual fund-raising walk.

Greater Cleveland Habitat is serving Lorain County and recently completed its first home in Elyria.

Finding affordable housing in Northeast Ohio can be tough.

Over the last decade, with the work of faith leaders, volunteers and community groups, Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood has gone through a major revitalization.

Leon sits down with John Litten, President & CEO of Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, to talk about their Vehicle Donation Program and 5k walk. run. mosey.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is seeking donations of old cars, boats, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles.

Joe Pollard has been removing trash and cutting the lawn of a vacant home in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood on Cleveland’s East Side since 7 a.m.

It's not his property. He lives down the street.

“The house did have somebody living in it and all the sudden they moved out and trash was in the driveway,” Pollard said. “The garbage cans were running over.”

Hundreds of Cleveland-area nonprofit organizations strive to improve the quality of life for thousands of Clevelanders, but they can’t do it alone.

These nonprofit organizations rely in part on the generosity and benevolence of other people who choose to donate or bequeath financial support toward the mission of these organizations, who also strive not only to help those they serve but to build friendships and mutually beneficial relationships with their donors.

High school student Niyukuri Blaise spent most of Monday ripping up musty carpet in the attic of a home that's seen better days in Cleveland's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.

His summer job is to rehab this house along with a handful of other students, part of a partnership between local nonprofits Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

Everyone can find something at the ReStore, 300 Rice Industrial Parkway in Amherst.

“We have definitely worked hard on this store,” said Laura Potter-Sadowski, director of ReStores for Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. “We have amazing volunteers who love to put stuff out.

If you're looking to get rid of your car, Habitat for Humanity may be able to help.

CLEVELAND — In recent months, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has seen a sharp increase in Clevelanders donating their vehicles to the organization.

In an interview with The Morning Journal, our Director of Development, Kim Pride, gives a detailed summary of our Cars for Homes program and how it is positively impacting the lives of Clevelanders.

In an interview with News 5 Cleveland, our President/CEO, John Litten, and Stan Taylor, Associate Director of Critical Home Repair at Greater Cleveland Habitat, narrate how the Critical Home Repair program is transforming lives and neighborhoods in Cleveland.

In an interview with FOX 8 News, Cleveland Clinic caregiver, Wanda Dove, shared how she benefited from Greater Cleveland Habitat's Critical Home Repair Program. She narrated how Greater Cleveland Habitat replaced her roof and installed new gutters at no expense in her time of need.

In an interview with Spectrum News 1, our Associate Director of Critical Home Repair, Stan Taylor, gives a detailed summary of our new Critical Home Repair program and how it is positively impacting the lives of Clevelanders.

Recently, Greater Cleveland Habitat president John Litten was featured in an interview in Crain's Cleveland Business Magazine. The interview touched on Habitat's interest in modular homes and the potential they can have on affordable housing in Cleveland, such as a project in the works in Collinwood. "Ideally, the Collinwood houses will be modular ranches," said John.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity launched our 400 Home Initiative back in August--Community Leader Magazine explores its impacts.

After receiving ARPA funding this year, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has been getting some increased attention in the media. Check out this article which features comments from our President, John Litten as well as insights into the various victories and hurdles in increasing access to affordable housing in Cleveland.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its 400 Home Strategic Initiative on Tues., Aug. 29th, at 10:30 a.m. at 10707 Crestwood Ave. in Cleveland.

Ron Kear has been a volunteer with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for more than 22 years. Ron has led his share of construction teams over the years, and is always happy to lend a helping a hand to other teams of which he’s not in charge.

This is Greater Cleveland Habitat’s sixth year hosting the Building Great Futures program with Y.O.U. During that time, the organizations have seen a total of 66 program participants (including this year’s class), who have rehabbed 14 homes to help 17 adults and 27 children realize the dream of homeownership.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity was pleased to welcome multiple community leaders and representatives from numerous churches to a blessing at the site of our 2023 Faith Build on the morning of June 7. Deacon Matthew Lawler of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist read a prayer to bless the site.

Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 658-2023, to allocate $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity with the goal of increasing access to affordable homeownership in historically underserved areas of the city of Cleveland.

Greater Cleveland Habitat President and CEO John Litten and Neighborhood Planning Manager Bob Whitney met with various state legislators during this week's Ohio Habitat Statehouse Build & Advocacy Day event in Columbus on Wednesday, April 26. 

We are extremely grateful for the fantastic work by our partners at the Construction Employers Association (CEA), who oversaw construction of our 83rd home in Cleveland's Greater Buckeye neighborhood with an all-union labor force.

Greater Cleveland Habitat CEO/President John Litten will be in Washington D.C. Feb. 7-9, advocating for affordable initiatives that could greatly benefit our Partner Families in Northeast Ohio and throughout the country.

As we come to the close of a wonderful 35th Anniversary year, it is a time for reflection, celebration, and planning. By the end of 2022, we will have sold 25 houses (another record!) making it possible for another 25 families to celebrate the warmth of the holidays in their own homes. Your previous generosity made this work possible.