The 50/50 home repair program is available to seniors or to persons with a disability to help with one home repair project such as a furnace, porch, or roof. This program offers a 50% reimbursement matching dollar for dollar matching up to $1500.00. This program is reimbursement-based.

For more information, contact Lynn Rodemann at lynnr@slavicvillage.org or 216-429-1182 X141

SVD also partners with the Home Repair Resource Center to host ‘How-To” home repair workshops to learn home essentials such as drywall, plumbing basics, tiling, electrical and more. Email Lynnr@slavicvillage.org for info on the next session taking place in the neighborhood.

Are you in the market for new windows, roofing, insulation, or other property improvements? CHN Housing Capital offers a Home Repair Loan Program to help you with energy-efficient repairs, saving you money, and substantially upgrading your home.

Their home repair loan program gives homeowners the extra attention needed when starting a rehab project; assisting you with job specifications, cost estimates, contractor selection, and oversight of your project. CHN Housing Capital provides a mortgage product that is affordable and accessible to many of those who may not be able to access conventional lending products.

Although there is not a specific down payment assistance program in the City of Cleveland, occasionally financial institutions offer financial assistance programs. Application for a down payment assistance program is usually made at or before your mortgage application.

Third Federal Saving and Loan’s HomeReady Program, offers $3,000 of down payment assistance with only 3% down with homebuyer education classes.