The Government Affairs Department at ACAR monitors a wide variety of ordinances in our more than 100 localities. Some of those items are shared here. If you see or hear about an ordinance impacting real estate in your community, please email the Government Affairs team at Home@AkronClevelandRealtors.com.
The City of Brook Park introduced Ordinance 11326-2023, which authorizes the implementation of the Brook Park Home Maintenance Grant Program (HMAP). Those who meet the income requirements for this program are eligible for up to $5,000 in matching funds for documented repairs and improvements to owner-occupied residential exterior structures.
The City of Parma Heights passed an ordinance, 2024-22, which amends Section 634.08 “Registration of Vacant Property.” This amendment includes an increased registration fee for residential properties of $250.00 (previously $200.00) and an increased registration fee for commercial properties of $500.00 (previously $300.00). The City of Parma Heights has also passed Ordinance 2024-23 which amends Section 364.09 “Foreclosure Registration.” This amendment includes an increased registration fee for residential properties of $250.00 (previously $150.00) and an increased registration fee for commercial properties of $500.00 (previously $300.00). Late registration fees for residential properties were increased from $300.00 to $400.00, and from $500.00 to $600.00 for commercial properties.
