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Welcome to Cuyahoga County Financial Empowerment Center

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a stronger financial future. Whether you're facing a financial challenge, planning for the future, or simply looking for trusted guidance, we're here to help.

 

The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free, confidential, one-on-one financial counseling for Cuyahoga County residents. Our certified counselors meet you where you are—without judgment—and work alongside you to create real-world solutions that fit your goals.

Together, we're helping individuals, families, and older adults build financial stability, strengthen our communities, and create a financially healthy and sustainable Cuyahoga County.

Our services are designed to help you improve your financial well-being at every stage of life. We can help you:

  • Build a budget, reduce debt, improve credit, and increase savings.
  • Prevent property tax foreclosure
  • Transition from public benefits to greater financial stability.
  • Connect you with trusted community organizations and programs that can provide additional resources to help you meet your financial goals.

 

How can we help you today?

Questions

Call: 216-443-7575

FEC@cuyahogacounty.gov

Visit in person at:
Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office
2079 E. Ninth Street, 1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 4411

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Free One-on-One Counseling

Schedule an appointment with a certified counselor to create a plan to help you reach your financial goals, reduce debt, increase savings, or improve credit score.

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Opt–In: Last chance payment plan

Were you referred to the FEC by the Treasurer’s Office to discuss payment plan options? Schedule an appointment with a financial counselor.

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Taxpayer Assistance Program

Are you 67 years of age or older, have a household income under $70K, and are currently certified delinquent in your property taxes? You may be eligible for property tax assistance.

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Bridge Beyond Benefits

Looking for support to help transition off government assistance. Learn how we can help.


Have Questions or Looking for Resources?

Find more information on how the Financial Empowerment Center can help on our Resources and Services page.


  
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