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1. How does the City help seniors maintain their homes?

The City offers several grant programs for eligible seniors, including the:

• Senior Exterior Maintenance Grant to help fix exterior housing violations
• Senior Emergency Safety Grant is to help address health and/or safety hazards 
• Free exterior paint program

A Housing Programs Specialist is available to provide free technical assistance and connect seniors with many resources. Income and location eligibility guidelines apply to all grant programs. For more information, call Theodore Darden IV, Neighborhood and Housing Specialist at 216-491-1333.

2. Does the City offer grants to help pay for fixing housing code violations?

Yes. Eligible residents can apply for grants to help fix exterior housing violations. Free paint may also be available through the City's paint program. A Housing Programs Specialist is available to provide free technical assistance and connect you with many resources. Income and location eligibility guidelines apply to all grant programs. For more information, visit the Grant Programs page or call Theodore Darden IV, Neighborhood and Housing Specialist at 216-491-1333.

3. What is the paint program?

Free exterior paint is available to correct exterior paint violations. Homeowners must reside in the Ludlow, Moreland, Lomond or Sussex neighborhoods and meet income eligibility guidelines. To find out if you qualify, call Theodore Darden IV, Neighborhood and Housing Specialist at 216-491-1333.

4. What services are available for landlords?

The City offers a periodic Landlord Training Seminar and access to reduced cost tenant screening (highly recommended). Visit the Landlord Connection or call Theodore Darden IV, Neighborhood and Housing Specialist at 216-491-1333 for additional information.

5. How do I apply for tax abatement?

Buyers of newly built homes in the Transit Village and Southern Moreland Community Reinvestment Areas (CRAs) may be eligible for a residential property tax abatement. Learn more about these CRAs and how to apply for a tax abatement at the Residential Property Tax Abatement page.