FutureHeights and the Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC) are bringing back the Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour, inviting residents to celebrate the architectural character, history and diversity of homes and neighborhoods in Cleveland Heights.

The tour will return Sept. 11 and 12, 2027, through a partnership between FutureHeights and HRRC—two organizations with a shared interest in preserving and strengthening the neighborhoods of Cleveland Heights. FutureHeights works to foster community and economic development through resident engagement, business support and housing programs. HRRC helps homeowners maintain and improve their homes through education, resources and repair assistance.

The event will offer an opportunity to explore some of the area’s distinctive homes and gardens, appreciate the craftsmanship and architectural details that give the Heights their character, and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhoods that make this community unique.

Organizers are beginning preparations now and are inviting residents who are interested in helping bring the tour back to get involved. Whether you have an interest in historic homes, architecture, gardens, neighborhood history or community events, there will be opportunities to contribute to the effort.

The Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour previously was organized by Heights Community Congress (HCC), with proceeds supporting the organization’s work. Founded in 1972, HCC spent more than 50 years working to promote fair housing, racial integration and community diversity in Cleveland Heights. Its work included monitoring real-estate practices for discrimination, supporting neighborhood organizations, and providing education and advocacy around housing equity. The annual home tour became both a popular community tradition and HCC’s largest fundraiser, showcasing the area’s distinctive homes while supporting its mission. HCC closed in February 2023 after 50 years of service. HRRC subsequently obtained the rights to the event from HCC.

This home was featured on a past Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour.

“We’re really excited to partner with FutureHeights to bring back such a wonderful Cleveland Heights tradition,” said HRRC director Keesha Allen. “The Heights Heritage Home & Garden Tour has always been about more than beautiful homes. It’s about celebrating our neighborhoods, the people who care for them, and the history and character that make this community so special. At Home Repair Resource Center, we’ve spent more than 55 years helping people care for their homes, so being part of bringing this tradition back feels especially meaningful. We’re looking forward to working together and welcoming the community back to the tour.”

Organizers hope to showcase the wide range of homes, architectural styles, histories and lived experiences found throughout Cleveland Heights, highlighting the people and places that contribute to the city’s distinctive character.

Details about the 2027 tour will be announced as planning moves forward. For now, organizers encourage anyone interested in being part of the event to attend the Nov. 23 meeting and help shape the tour’s return.