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If you can\u2019t afford home repairs, and you are a\u00a0homeowner in Cleveland Heights or Shaker Heights<\/strong>, HRRC may be able to help. We can guide you through a number of options. In addition to the below programs, we have information on community resources such as County HELP and Historic Preservation Loans (low interest-rate programs for conventional borrowers.)\u00a0 Be sure to Contact Us to find out what you might qualify for.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

County HELP – https:\/\/cuyahogacounty.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Preservation Loans – https:\/\/www.heritagehomeprogram.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shaker Heights<\/strong>
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Cleveland Heights <\/strong>
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HOME REPAIR RESOURCE CENTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

FOR CLEVELAND HEIGHTS RESIDENTS ONLY<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Assist Incentive Grant<\/strong>
Up to $1,500 for Cleveland Heights homeowners at 80% median income. Repairs include roof replacement, heating system, footer drains, full exterior paint and masonry tear down \/ rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deferred Loan Match<\/strong>
Deferred loan for Cleveland Heights homeowners for half of the cost of roof replacement, heating system, full exterior paint and masonry tear down\/rebuild, footer drains, storm or sanitary sewer, or heating system; 0% interest; no monthly payment; loan secured by mortgage. Maximum of $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Grants<\/strong>
For Cleveland Heights homeowners who are 62 years or older. $1,500 grant that is used with our other financial assistance programs that can be used towards the replacement of a roof or furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Home Stability Grant – 50\/50 Grant<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Pays half the cost of a repair up to $1,000 for Cleveland Heights Homeowners. For repairs that positively impact the health and safety of seniors. HUD Guidelines apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR SHAKER HEIGHTS RESIDENTS ONLY<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Exterior Maintenance Grant<\/strong>
Up to $3,500 per property toward repair cost of ONLY exterior code violations cited by the Shaker Heights Building and Housing Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Paint Voucher<\/strong>
To acquire paint and supplies required to correct exterior scrape and paint violations cited by the Shaker Heights Building and Housing Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Safety Grant<\/strong>
Up to $700 to address immediate health and safety improvements in your home.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of these programs sound as if they might help you, complete the form below or contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carolyn Ostrom<\/strong>
(216) 381-6100, ext. 10
Office Manager
costrom@hrrc-ch.org <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wesley B. Walker<\/strong>
(216) 381 6100, Ext. 13
Shaker Heights\/BLCRF
wwalker@hrrc-ch.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shannon Ward<\/strong>
(216) 381-6100, ext. 22
Cleveland Heights\/BLCRF
sward@hrrc-ch.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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