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Buying a House to RenovateBuy a House to Renovate for as little as $5,000! The Cuyahoga Land Bank sells properties needing renovation to qualified owner-occupants and professional rehabilitation contractors. All offers received for any property are subject to being held for review for up to 45 days, at the Cuyahoga Land Bank's discretion. Once an offer is accepted, all interested parties will be notified with the decision. Learn more by watching the below video: You can find houses that the Cuyahoga Land Bank has available for rehabilitation below: |
114-11-038Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 18312 Rosecliff Rd Cleveland (Ward 08) Renovation Work Required List Price: $41,000 |
107-14-110Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 1338 E 89th St Cleveland (Ward 07) Renovation Work Required List Price: $12,000 |
130-03-038Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 3252 E 123rd St Cleveland (Ward 04) Renovation Work Required List Price: $25,000 |
110-24-034Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 12335 Forest Grove Ave Cleveland (Ward 09) Renovation Work Required List Price: $35,000 |
784-29-052Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 5231 Beech Ave Maple Heights Renovation Work Required List Price: $45,000 |
119-05-016Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 1771 E 88th St Cleveland (Ward 07) Renovation Work Required List Price: $20,000 |
109-10-110Eligible for $20K Renovation Grant for Owner-Occupants 1264 E 102 Cleveland (Ward 09) Renovation Work Required List Price: $20,000 |
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Renovation ProgramsDeed-In-Escrow Program:Under this program, the purchaser agrees to renovate the home as required within the time period specified in the Sales Agreement. The timeline and budget work will be reviewed by Cuyahoga Land Bank staff and a collaborative effort will be made by both parties until an achievable and realistic plan is created. At the time of agreement, the title/deed to the home will be held in escrow until the renovations are complete and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained. All costs associated with labor, material, supplies, etc. are the sole financial responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser must also pull all necessary permits, resolve Point of Sale violations, and execute whatever is necessary to complete renovations. Renovations are deemed complete when the applicable municipality issues an official Certificate of Occupancy to attest the house is safe. If renovations are not completed within the time frame, the title will be retained by the Cuyahoga Land Bank and the potential purchaser will lose the financial investment he/she has put into the renovation. Upon completion, the purchaser will pay to the escrow agent the contract purchase price, along with any other items listed in the purchase agreement, and closing fees. Cuyahoga Land Bank personnel will perform monthly inspections during renovation period to ensure progress is made and that renovations will be completed in a timely manner. Under the Deed-In-Escrow Program a set of established Housing Quality Standards must be followed to renovate a Cuyahoga Land Bank house. Improvement Plus Program - $20K Grant for Owner-OccupantsThe Deed-in-Escrow Improvement Program is an initiative developed by the Cuyahoga Land Bank to assist owner-occupant buyers in successfully renovating homes to live in. Non-repayable grants of up to $20,000 are available exclusively to owner-occupant buyers. Please keep in mind that we define owner-occupation as person who resides in this property as his/her principal residence for no less than three years. For certain eligible properties, the Cuyahoga Land Bank will directly bid out and oversee the completion of a portion of the renovation specifications (up to $20K) to assist the buyer in completing the home. Most common items to be covered by the grant include garage, roof, driveway, mechanicals, and/or appliances. The window of time this work takes place in will NOT count against the 120-day window for the owner to complete the other outstanding renovations. Cuyahoga Land Bank basic Terms and Conditions apply and may be subject to change. This program is funded by the Cuyahoga County Housing Program. Property Transfer PolicyIn order to buy a house to renovate from the Cuyahoga Land Bank, the purchaser must:
To be considered for the Deed-In-Escrow Program:
The Cuyahoga Land Bank reserves the right to change, modify or amend these procedures at any time. |