Home Maintenance/Home Repair

Cleveland Action to Support Housing-very low interest rate renovation loans for housing located within the City of Cleveland.  Owner occupants and investors are welcome.  No income restrictions, 12 year maximum term, minimum loan amount of $3,000, no maximum.  cashcleveland.org

City of Cleveland Paint Refund Program: citywide program, offers refunds of up to $400 for paint and materials to homeowners and tenants (not including labor). For application information call 216.664.2045.

       Code Enforcement: ensures housing code violations have been corrected. Please call 216.881.0644 to report violations.
Lead Abatement: Cleveland homes having a lead poisoned child (0-6 yrs old) or lead containing homes with children 0-6 yrs old, are eligible to receive financial assistance in abating lead hazards. Call Kendra at 216.881.0644 for more information.

Repair-A-Home (RAH): helps homeowners repair homes by offering low-interest loans ranging. These loans are only for code related repairs, mechanical repairs or health and safety repairs. Call 216.664.2045 for information.

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Utilities
Cleveland Public Power: CPP customers can receive energy conservation services, including installation of fluorescent light bulbs and replacement of “energy hog” refrigerator units. Homeowners may be eligible to receive limited roof replacement and replacement of defective electrical panels. Call 216.774.2345 for more information.
Electrical Partnership Program: this program targets high electric users who participate in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). The EPP program focuses on electrical energy use reduction through conservation measures and client education. Call 216.574.7120 ext. 171 for more information.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): federally funded program designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. Call 216.518.4014 for more information.

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP): this program is designed to reduce energy consumption by providing insulation and air leakage repairs to homes in the City of Cleveland whose residents (both homeowners and tenants) meet HEAP guidelines. The program also includes a furnace inspection and diagnostic testing. Call 216.574.7120 ext. 127 for more information.
Housewarming: Dominion customers (homeowners and tenants) who meet HEAP guidelines qualify for the program that includes a safety inspection, heating unit repair (if needed), and/or insulation measures such as attic and sidewalls. heating unit replacements are limited to owner-occupied homes and low-income tenants. Customers will also receive FREE a carbon monoxide alarm for the home. Contact 216.574.7120 ext. 130 for more information
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP): allows eligible customers to make affordable energy payments. If you qualify, you can pay 10 percent of your gross monthly household income to the utility company.  Call 216.518.4014 for more information

Water Conservation Program: this program serves Cleveland Water Department customers who meet HEAP income guidelines by installing water saving devices , minor plumbing repairs and emergency service line replacements (from curb to house). Only owner occupied homes are eligible for service. Call 216.574.7120 ext. 118 for more information.

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Housing Assistance Organizations
Cleveland Housing Court: Justice Center, 1200 Ontario St, Suite 13 B, 216.664.4295
Cleveland Housing Court has jurisdiction over criminal cases involving violations of the City’s housing, building, fire, zoning, health, waste collection, sidewalk, agriculture and air pollution codes. The court also hears civil cases involving landlord/tenant disputes.

Cleveland Housing Network: 2999 Payne Avenue Suite 306, 216.574.7100
The mission of CHN is to develop affordable housing for low and moderate income Clevelanders, with special emphasis on generating pathways out of poverty and providing homeownership opportunities. CHN offers programming in Home Lease/Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Family Support Services and Real Estate Development.

Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority: 1441 W. 25th St., 216.348.5000
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) owns and manages property and administers rent subsidy programs. CMHA maintains an accredited police department to ensure safe places to live and work, and a social services department that develops programs to enhance the quality of life of its residents.
Cleveland Tenants Organization: 3631 Perkins Ave. Suite 3A4, 216.432.0617
Works to preserve and expand the supply of safe, decent, fair, affordable and accessible rental housing in Greater Cleveland. Offers programming in Rental Information & Technology, Community Planning, Tenant Organizing, Homeless Services and Eviction Education.

Community Housing Solutions: 12114 Larchmere Blvd, 216.231.5815/ 1967 W. 45th St, 216.651.0077
Community Housing Solutions (Formerly Known as Lutheran Housing Corporation) assists low and moderate income families obtain and maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing. Offers programming in Housing Counseling, Tool Loan, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, Energy Conservation, New Housing Construction, Housing Rehab and Housing Ownership.

Cuyahoga County First Call for Help: Dial 211 or 216.436.200
A free community service you can use to get information about social, health and government resources 24 hours a day, every day.  Offers resources in a variety of areas including Employment & Income Support, Family Support and Parenting, Food/Clothing/Household Items, Housing/Utilities and Disaster Services

Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People (ESOP): 3631 Perkins Ave., Suite 4C-S, 216.361.0718
ESOP provides assistance to homeowners who are facing foreclosure, or struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments due to a predatory lending or hardship situation. Offers programming in Foreclosure Prevention Advocacy and Direct Action Community Organizing.

Housing Advocates, Inc.: 3655 Prospect Ave., 216.432.9615
Provides minorities, disabled and the poor an opportunity for housing justice. Offers programming in Legal Services, Mortgage Help, Lead Paint Poisoning, Discrimination Complaints, Emergency Mortgage Help, Home Owner Assistance and Land Use/Zoning.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland: 5700 Broadway Avenue, 216.458.4663      Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland provides ongoing programs and services for achieving, preserving, and sustaining the American dream of home ownership.  Offers programming in Homeowner Education & Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention.

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