Cleveland’s Land Reutilization (Land Bank) Program

[Tess L.]

Hello All! Wondering if anyone could share their experience with the City of Cleveland’s Land Reutilization Program. Looking at the Scheme, it looks as though if a land bank-owned vacant lot is next to my property (both narrow), then I can apply to have it joined as a side lot (see city website).

It sounds like a great scheme, but often these things are not great in practice. I'd like to hear if the process is as straightforward as it seems, or if such applications end up costing time, money and effort for little result. In particular, whether there are any restrictions on the proeprty being owned by a USA citizen, or by an owner-occupant (I will be neither).

Thank you!