Grant Programs

Home repair grants are available to owner-occupied, one-and two-family properties that fit program guidelines. To qualify, homeowners must be owner-occupants in Shaker Heights, current on property taxes or on an approved payment plan with the Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office, and must be at or below these household incomes:

To visit Shaker Heights’ Home & Property Improvements page click here.

Exterior Maintenance Grant

Up to $2,500 per property toward repair cost of ONLY exterior code violations cited by the Shaker Heights Building and Housing Department. 

Free Paint Voucher

To acquire paint and supplies required to correct exterior scrape and paint violations cited by the Shaker Heights Building and Housing Department.

Senior Emergency Safety Grant

Up to $500 to address immediate health and safety improvements in your home.  Projects can include bathroom repair, roof repair, accessibility modifications, plumbing repairs, and more. Shaker Heights homeowners must be 62 years old or older to qualify.

Applications for all City grant programs must include at least one and up to three estimates, depending on the grant and project costs. A good estimate should always include a clear scope of the work, no matter how big or small the job. Download this sample estimate (PDF) for more information.

For more information on grant programs, please fill out the form below or contact Wesley Walker at 216-381-6100 ext. 13 or email [email protected]

Technical Assistance & Contractor Referrals

Shaker Heights homeowners have access to HRRC’s contractor referral and technical assistance programs as well. For help with this, please contact Wesley Walker at 216-381-6100 ext. 13 or [email protected].

Workshop Discounts

Residents of Shaker Heights automatically qualify for the 25% Partner City Resident Discount for all of HRRC’s regular home repair workshops. For more info, and to see a schedule of classes, please click here.