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Committee advances $300,000 request to renovate Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity hub
Summary
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity asked the committee to approve up to $300,000 from the Community Development Fund to renovate its main facility and ReStore, increase year‑round production and training space, and support a 400‑home initiative across the region; the committee forwarded the item for additional readings.
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity presented a request for up to $300,000 to renovate its main hub and ReStore, enabling year‑round production and expanded training and office space that leaders said will support increased homebuilding capacity.
John Litton, president and CEO, said the organization purchased the building in 2023 for $2.8 million and is planning $3.7 million in total improvements. He described a growth trajectory that produced 24 home closings last year with plans to reach about 40 homes annually within a decade, and said the renovation includes a wall‑build area to assemble components year‑round and training space for volunteers and trades.
Litton and Bob Whitney said the organization has generated ARPA and other funding during recent years and that the requested $300,000 would support renovations to accelerate production and programming. Council members asked about contractor use and minority‑owned subcontractor participation; Litton said the organization will publicly bid work and highlighted a critical home repair program that uses over 50% minority‑owned renovators.
The chair recommended three readings and the committee voted to forward Resolution 20250176 to full council for consideration.
What happens next: The council will consider the resolution in subsequent readings; Habitat plans to publicly bid the renovation and continue scaling its production and training work.
