HOME Affordable Housing Development

RFP# 16409
Pre-Qualification Conference: Monday, July 27, 10:00 a.m.
Deadline: August 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Cuyahoga County is seeking development projects that increase the availability of affordable housing while promoting neighborhood stabilization, long-term affordability, and equitable access to housing opportunities.

Housing Trust Fund Pilot Administrator

RFP# 16412
Pre-Qualification Conference: Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 a.m.
Deadline: August 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Cuyahoga County is seeking a qualified organization to administer, coordinate, implement, and strategically scale the Cuyahoga County Housing Trust Fund Pilot Program on behalf of the County.

HOME Down Payment Assistance Program

RFP# 16408
Pre-Qualification Conference: August 14, 2026 at 2:00pm
Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 11:00am

Cuyahoga County is seeking a qualified organization to administrator its HOME-funded Down Payment Assistance Program and expand access to sustainable homeownership opportunities for income-eligible households.

Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS)

CRS provides technical assistance to homeowners seeking guidance regarding repair projects, historic preservation, financing options, contractor selection, and home maintenance.

Address
3751 Prospect Avenue East
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 426-1000
https://clevelandrestoration.org/

Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP)

The Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP) has historically provided low-interest financing to eligible homeowners undertaking repair and rehabilitation projects. Cuyahoga County Administration is actively working with community partners and financial institutions to identify additional banking partners and financing opportunities to support this highly sought-after program.

Lead Safe Program

Administered by Cuyahoga County Board of Health (excludes City of Cleveland)

Provides home repairs to address lead hazards in homes built prior to 1978. Homeowners and tenants who have children 5 years old or younger and live in first ring suburbs (those that border the city the Cleveland) may be eligible. Income must be 80% AMI or below.

To see if you qualify for this grant, please contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Health at (216) 201-2000.

Heritage Home Program

The Heritage Home Program has historically provided technical assistance and favorable financing options for owners of older homes. Cuyahoga County Administration is actively working with community partners and lenders to identify additional financing opportunities to support homeowners throughout the county.

Although financing opportunities are evolving, Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) continues to provide valuable technical assistance to homeowners, including guidance related to home maintenance, repair and rehabilitation planning, historic preservation, contractor selection, and available financing resources.

Homeowner Repair Program

Administered by Community Housing Solutions

Provides income qualified homeowners with a deferred, subordinated loan, to make health and safety repairs to their home. Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, the property being owner-occupied for at least one year, not being in a foreclosure status, current on any existing mortgages, and property taxes must be current or in an approved payment plan with the Cuyahoga County Treasurer.

(216) 651-0077
https://yourchs.org/program/home-repair/

CHN Housing Partners

CHN Housing Partners administers programs that may assist eligible homeowners with emergency repairs, weatherization, lead-safe housing, energy efficiency improvements, and housing stability.

2999 Payne Avenue, Suite 134
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 574-7100
www.chnhousingpartners.org

Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise Community Partners works with local organizations to support affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1901
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 592-1900
www.enterprisecommunity.org

Fair Housing

Administered by Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research

Landlord/Tenant Counseling & Workshops, including Fair Housing Training Seminars & Conferences, Discrimination Complaints, Insurance Audits, and more.

(216) 361-9240
https://thehousingcenter.org/

Village Capital Corporation

Village Capital Corporation provides housing rehabilitation financing and community development resources.

3558 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
(216) 298-1122
https://villagecap.org

Cuyahoga Land Bank

The Cuyahoga Land Bank administers repair and rehabilitation programs intended to stabilize neighborhoods and preserve homeownership opportunities.

323 West Lakeside Avenue, Suite 160
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 698-8853
www.cuyahogalandbank.org

Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by Believe Mortgage (Parent Organization is CHN Housing Partners)

The Cuyahoga County and the City of Parma Down Payment Assistance Programs offer a deferred, subordinated loan, up to 10% of the purchase price (or up to $20,900) to income qualified homebuyers for eligible costs, including closing costs. Other buyer eligibility requirements apply.

(855) 764-LOAN (5626)
https://believemortgage.org/dpa/

LISC Cleveland

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Cleveland) supports community development and neighborhood revitalization efforts throughout Greater Cleveland.

1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 881-0040
www.lisc.org/cleveland