Available City-Owned Property Development Opportunities

To encourage excellence in redevelopment activity across the City, the Department of Community and Economic Development ("DCED"), on behalf of the City of Cincinnati, periodically sells City-owned properties, either through our Cincinnati Land Reutilization Program (“CLRP”), or a competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”)/Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process. Both programs provide opportunities for qualified individuals or entities to obtain the title to, and development rights of, City-owned property.

CLRP

RFP/RFQ

Directory of Available Properties

Available City-Owned Properties

If on a mobile device, CLICK HERE to see the Available Properties Dashboard. If on a computer, see below.

This dashboard contains a high-level overview of vacant, city-owned property that DCED is making available for property opportunities in order to bring them to better use for the community.

More on this dashboard can be found in its CincyInsights Webpage.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE PROPERTIES ON THIS MAP OR IN THE DIRECTORY BELOW, PLEASE
FOLLOW THE CORRESPONDING LINKS AT THE BUTTONS BELOW

If the property you are interested in is NOT currently being sold through CLRP or an RFP/RFQ, let us know you're interested in it by submitting this form:

Available Property Interest Form

Cincinnati Land Reutilization Program (“CLRP”)

DCED facilitates the sale of CLRP properties for projects that include residential development, commercial/industrial development, infrastructure, parks/recreation, gardens/urban agriculture, green space, and side-lot maintenance. Priority is given to projects that are intended to revitalize neighborhoods, increase affordable housing opportunities, and stimulate economic development within the City of Cincinnati. All CLRP properties are sold “as-is” at Fair Market Value, as determined by a City appraiser.

Goal

The purpose of the CLRP is to return non-productive property back to tax revenue generating, productive use.

Who Can Apply?

Business Owners
Developers
Non-Profits
Renters
Homeowners
Community Councils
Community Development Corporations

Overview of Process

Applicants submit a complete CLRP application and required attachments. DCED staff review the application for completeness and eligibility, before submitting the information to CP&E for an eligibility review. Depending on several factors, including CP&E’s review, CLRP properties are either sold administratively or through a legislative process of City Planning Commission and City Council approval. For rehabilitation/ redevelopment projects, applicants are expected to commence their project within 60 days, for new construction, within six months. All projects must be completed within two years of property transfer.

Timeline

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. If there is heightened interest in a property, DCED reserves the right to release a competitive Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) or Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to award purchase and development of the site.

Click Here for the CLRP Inquiry Form

Request for Proposals ("RFPs")/Qualifications ("RFQs")

RFPs/RFQs solicit competitive development concepts and plans, returning non-productive property to tax revenue-generating, productive use. DCED typically issues RFQs and RFPs for DCED-controlled sites, but sometimes assists other departments with the procurement of buyers and disposition of land through this program.

Goal

RFPs/RFQs target City-owned vacant or under-utilized land parcels, allowing the City to ensure these properties are being brought back to their highest and best use.

Who Can Apply?

Business Owners
Developers
Non-Profits
Contractors
Community Councils
Community Development Corporations

Overview of Process

The properties selected for an RFP/RFQ are determined based on 1) the volume of inquiries that have been received and 2) the City of Cincinnati’s overall strategic vision. DCED regularly receives inquiries about City-owned properties from various interested parties, including residents, local businesses, community development corporations, and other interested developers. Applicable parties submit their interest in a property through an online form, found at the link below. DCED monitors the accumulated submissions to help identify sites for RFQ/RFP. Additionally, DCED identifies sites it considers to be strategic for facilitating continued neighborhood-specific growth and development activity.

Once a potential site is chosen, DCED staff draft and release an RFQ/RFP, and any party who has indicated their interest in the purchase of the site is invited to submit a response. After the RFQ/RFP closes, an internal City committee evaluates responses and makes award recommendations. As part of this review, DCED engages stakeholders. Following customary site preparation work, the RFP/RFQ may be awarded, or not. If it is, DCED staff work with the awardee on the sale process, which includes contract drafting, community engagement (if applicable), legislative approvals from Council (if applicable), contract execution, and pre-closing due diligence.

Timeline

RFQs and RFPs are released on an ad hoc basis. The process typically takes at least six months.

Click Here If Interested in an RFP/RFQ property