What you can receive

Qualifying residents can receive up to $10,000 in a one-time financial assist which must be used for:

• Payment of certified delinquent property taxes
• Payment of late property taxes
• Payment of current property taxes
• Payment of foreclosure fees and court costs related to a pre-existing foreclosure
• Satisfaction of pre-existing tax lien certificates

In addition, residents who qualify will receive housing counseling services to provide tools they need to manage their housing costs in the long-term.

How to qualify

To qualify for the direct assistance, resident must:

• Maintain a primary residence in Cuyahoga County with an active certified tax delinquency
• Be the primary or joint owner
• Be aged 70 years or greater
• Have a household income of less than $70,000 per year
• Establish a delinquent tax payment contract for any remaining delinquency
• Participate in the Easy Pay installment payment program for future taxes
• Participate in housing counseling services with an established partner agency, including a counseling session, completion of a budget, and demonstration of on-going ability to pay

A few notes:

Applications will be processed by CHN Housing Partners on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Applicants will be asked to complete a program application, and to provide proof of residence, income, and household membership qualification.

 Assistance is available one time per household.

 Applicants who have received prior assistance from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Utility Assistance Plus program are not eligible for further assistance under this program.