In an agreement with the City of Cleveland Heights, Home Repair Resource Center now facilitates applications for the City’s Down Payment Assistance Program.

The program provides up to $10,000 for property limit of $166,000 for single family home.

Household Size Gross Income Limit

Household Size            2022 Income Limits

1                                        $47,850
2                                        $54,650
3                                        $61,500
4                                        $68,300
5                                        $73,800
6                                        $79,250

call (216) 381-6100 for additional income limits if your household size is not shown

Applicants must also meet the following requirements

1. Receive certification of completion of pre-purchase and home maintenance counseling from a H.U.D. approved agency.
2. Contribute a minimum of 3.50% of the sales price towards the home purchase (gift funds also eligible).
3. Receive approval and first mortgage commitment for the purchase of the home from a mortgage lender.

The Property Must Be Inspected for Code Violations and Defective Paint

• The property must be occupied by the seller or vacant for a minimum of 90 days.
• Defective paint issues must be satisfied prior to application and initial inspection by the City of Cleveland Heights.
• Health and safety code violations must be satisfied before the owner can receive approval to occupy the home.

Application Instructions

Fill out the application form by downloading the PDF below and the lender’s checklist. Take the forms to your lender. The buyer’s first-mortgage lender will submit the completed forms to HRRC for processing.