Are You Having Trouble Paying Rent Due To COVID-19?
FEATURED PHOTO: KEVIN J. NOWAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CLEVELAND HOUSING NETWORK
ClevelandHousingNetwork, Posted July 9th 2020
The Cuyahoga County Rent Relief Fund was launched to combat housing instability due to the pandemic.
- The Relief Fund provides up to three months in emergency rental assistance to income-eligible tenants.
- Payments will be made directly to landlords.
- Households who are at 120 percent of median income (e.g., a family of four with an annual income of around $90,000) are eligible.
The Relief Fund is a partnership between Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, and Lakewood.
How does it work?
- CHN (Cleveland Housing Network) is the entry point to access rental assistance. Depending on the nature of your financial hardship, you may be referred to EDEN for longer-term assistance, at which time you may be asked for additional information and documentation.
- If you qualify, your landlord may receive up to three months back rent.
- CHN will screen all applicants for other assistance programs that may help make your electric, gas and water/sewer bills more affordable.
Who qualifies?
- Residents of the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County who are having difficulty making rental payments due to the economic impact of the pandemic and who meet income eligibility requirements.
- If you qualify for rental assistance, you may be required to attend more in-depth financial counseling, provided by CHN, as a condition for payment of the rental assistance.
- Priority is given based on criteria such as eviction status, accurate information and complete documentation.
More information on how to apply available here.
