Housing Preservation

The Housing Preservation Office is currently out of funds for the Senior Home Repair & Home Repair Housing Grant Programs which are funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant program.

We anticipate to have new funding for these housing grant programs in the new year approximately by February 2026. For more information please call the Housing Preservation Office at (216) 291-4869 or re-visit this page for updates.

About HPO, Grants & Funding Programs

The Housing Preservation Office (HPO) offers various programs to assist Cleveland Heights homeowners/residents with Lead Based Paint problems including City violation repairs to their homes. The loans and grants provided through HPO are publicly funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. HPO conducts qualification vetting, initial inspections, writes repair specifications, hires contractors and manages the repair process for the home owner and all the funding associated with each project.

Because of Federal Funding, initial requirements of all participants using these programs, are gross incomes, federally established limits based on family size; homes with children 5 years or younger living or visiting more than 59 days a year or 6 hours per week. Applicants must also be owner/occupants or an owner with eligible renters. Income guidelines are updated each year. For more information, please contact Lori Sanford by email or 216-291-4869.

• HPO Program Brochure (PDF)

Programs for Seniors and the Permanently Disabled

• Senior Home Repair Grant - Paint and Violation Repair Program. Owner-occupants at least 62 years of age or totally disabled residing at the property at least three (3) years may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 - $10,000 lifetime maximum; to be applied towards labor and materials for painting and for corrections of exterior violation repairs. A licensed Lead Paint contractor must be used. Gross income must be below the federally established limits.

Programs for Income Eligible Households

• Violation Repair Program - Owner-occupants residing at the property at least three (3) years may be eligible for assistance for corrections of exterior violation repairs. Up to $5,000 lifetime maximum. Gross income must be below the federally established limits.
  

Programs for Major Home Rehabilitation

• Deferred Loan Program - Owner-occupants at least 62 years of age or totally disabled residing at the property at least three (3) years who meet the Gross Income Limits may be eligible for a loan of up to $45,000 secured by equity in the property. Funds must be used to correct interior and exterior Lead-Based Paint hazards, all cited violations repairs then any remaining funds may also be used to make general upgrades and home improvements to the entire property. No monthly payment required. Loan is paid when title is transferred. 0% interest. For more information, please call 216-291-4869.
• Zero Interest Loan - At least three (3) year Owner-occupants who meet the Gross Income Limits may be eligible for a one-time loan of $8,500 to $45,000 secured by equity in the property. No age limitations. Funds must be used to correct interior and exterior Lead-Based Paint hazards, all cited violation repairs then, any remaining funds may also be used to make general upgrades and home improvements to the entire property. Payments calculated based upon no interest and maximum 15 years. For more information, please call 216-291-4869.

ARPA - Supplemental Housing Programs

Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the City is able to provide assistance to owner-occupants in order to make exterior repairs to their home, including repairs to driveways, sidewalks, garages and dangerous trees. Gross income must be below the federally established limits. Most households will be required to contribute to a portion of the project costs, dependent on the household income of the applicant. Additionally, households are limited to receiving a maximum of $7,000 of assistance from the ARPA – Supplemental Housing Programs.

• Home Repair Grant - Owner-occupants residing at the property at least three (3) years may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to be applied towards exterior repairs. Gross income must be below the federally established limits.
• Garage Repair Program - Owner-occupants residing at the property at least three (3) years may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to be applied towards the repair or replacement of garages. Gross income must be below the federally established limits.
• Driveway & Sidewalk Program - Owner-occupants residing at the property at least three (3) years may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to be applied towards the repair or replacement driveways, aprons, sidewalks and some pathways. Gross income must be below the federally established limits.
• Dangerous Tree Program - Owner-occupants residing at the property at least three (3) years may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,000 to be applied towards the removal or trimming of dangerous trees or trees that are damaging a home. Gross income must be below the federally established limits.

Home Repair Grant Application (PDF)