Side Yard Program

Do you want to plant a garden, add an addition to your home, install a driveway or garage or simply have more room for your children and pets to play? If you live or do business next to a vacant lot owned by the Cuyahoga Land Bank you may be eligible to purchase the lot to expand your yard or business through the Cuyahoga Land Bank Side Yard Program. Hundreds of County residents have taken advantage of the Side Yard Program improving the value of their properties and helping to beautify their streets and neighborhoods.

If you are interested in purchasing a vacant lot next to your home or business for a discounted rate, get started by taking the following steps:

1. Determine who owns the lot next to your home.

Review the table below of all vacant lots owned by the Cuyahoga Land Bank.

If you are not able to locate the lot next to your home in the list below, the Cuyahoga Land Bank may not own the lot. To determine who owns the lot in question please visit the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer's website by following the link below. Enter the permanent parcel number or address of the lot in the search field to view ownership information. Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer

If the lot is owned by the City of Cleveland Land Bank please contact the City of Cleveland Land Bank at 216-664-4126 or visit the following website for more information. City of Cleveland Land Bank

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

2. If the lot is owned by the Cuyahoga Land Bank review the eligibility requirements below to determine if you are eligible to purchase the property next to your home.