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Council approves HOME loan agreement to build four Habitat for Humanity homes

Lorain City Council · July 6, 2026
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Summary

Ordinance 86-26 authorizes a HOME loan agreement with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for construction and sale of four homebuyer units; councilmembers expressed excitement and the ordinance passed unanimously.

Council passed Ordinance 86-26 on July 6 to authorize the city's Director of Safety/Service to enter into a Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) loan agreement with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for construction and sale of four homebuyer units. The ordinance was passed as an emergency item after council suspended readings.

Councilmember Arroyo said he traveled to Cleveland to view similar programs and described the initiative as beneficial to Lorain, and Councilmember Gonzalez noted broad involvement from partners. The ordinance passed 11–0 and the project will be coordinated through the Division of Housing and BHP.