Side Lot Program

The Side Lot Program allows Applicants (residents, garden groups and non-profit organizations) to acquire vacant lots owned by the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation (Cuyahoga Land Bank). Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed below to be considered. Please note that certain restrictions may apply.

Basic Eligibly Requirements

-The Applicant must live and own the property adjacent to the Cuyahoga Land Bank lot being requested for a split lot or side yard expansion or be a non-profit/institution/community group in good standing with proof of ability to maintain the property.

-The Applicant must be current on all property taxes and have no current housing or zoning code violations.

-The lot must be vacant and unimproved real property with no structures.

-The Applicant must have a plan to improve and maintain the lot in accordance with all local building, housing and zoning codes.

Key Considerations

1. The cost of a single lot is $100.00 and should be paid by cash or check payable to: Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation (Some lots may be ineligible for the program and larger lots capable of redevelopment or multiple lots may vary in price).

2. Buyer should allow at least 30 days for processing of his/her application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

3. Once the project has been approved, the Cuyahoga Land Bank and buyer will work together to close the transaction. Buyer will be responsible for paying his portion of the closing fee. Buyer's fee may include, but is not limited to title insurance. (It is recommended that buyer obtain an estimate of all closing costs and/or other fees from the Cuyahoga Land Bank before signing any documents relative to the acquisition of said lot).

4. Please note that the property will be transferred "AS IS," via a Quit Claim Deed.

5. In the event that multiple adjacent property owners desire to acquire the same lot, the lot shall either be transferred to the highest bidder, or get divided and transferred among the interested contiguous property owners.

6. The Cuyahoga Land Bank maintains the right to condition the transfer of title on the buyer's acceptance of certain deed restrictions. Restrictions may be included in the deed to ensure properties are maintained in an agreed upon way. If the buyer fails to maintain the property in an agreed upon way, the Cuyahoga Land Bank may exercise its discretion and take title to the property back - away from the buyer.

Click here to download the Side Lot Program Application

Land Bank Vacant Lots

Cities have first right of refusal for properties within their jurisdictions for the first 30 days after a property is posted on this website.

The Cuyahoga Land Bank reserves the right to withhold any property from the Side Yard Program.