Temporary Emergency Housing for seniors: Cuyahoga County Senior Guest House

 

Homeless Prevention Program for Cleveland Seniors: New federally funded program

 

Cleveland's Senior Homeowner Assistance Program (SHAP)

216.664.2833 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm - 75 Erieview Plaza, 2nd Floor. Program application

SHAP provides grants to Cleveland residents age 60+ or disabled adults who meet income eligibility guidelines and own single or two family homes in need of critical, health, safety and maintenance repairs. Applicants must live in the property in question and be able to show clear title.

 

Applicants may print and complete the application form and mail it to the above address in Cleveland, OH 44114, or fax it to 216.664.2218. The fax cover sheet or envelope should be marked "Attention SHAP".  Once the application is received, the SHAP process will be started.  Proof of address (mortgage, insurance, utility bill, etc.), photo ID, and proof of income are required.

 

Cleveland Gutter Assistance Program for Seniors (CGAPS)

P:216.664.2045 ● Famico's Foundation 1325 Ansel Rd., Cleveland OH CGAPS Program Application


This short-term program, funded with federal stimulus dollars, assists limited-income Seniors with gutter cleaning. Interested parties may submit an application with supporting documents (listed on the application) to the Famico�s Foundation at the address above. Assistance with completing the application is available at the phone number above. This program is administered by the Cleveland Department of Aging


Cleveland Tree Assistance Program (CTAP)

P:216.664.2833 ● F:216.664.2218 ● 75 Erieview Plaza, 2nd Floor, Cleveland,OH CTAP Application


This short-term program, funded with federal stimulus dollars, assists limited income Seniors with hazardous tree and branch removal from personal property. Interested parties should submit application with supporting documents (listed on the application) to the Cleveland Department of Aging at the address or fax number above. Assistance with completing the application is available at the number above. This program is administered by the Cleveland Departments of Aging; Parks, Recreation and Properties; and Community Development.

Leaf and Lawn Programs

216.664.2833 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 PM Senior Lawn Cutting Program Flyer

The Department of Aging accepts applications for a no-cost Senior Lawn Cutting Program. The program runs from April to October.

Over 3000 Greater Cleveland Boy Scouts and Leaders rake leaves annually for 1000+ Cleveland seniors through the Yard Charge Program. This collaborative effort  is coordinated by the Departments of Aging, Public Service and City Planning.


Senior Initiative

216.664.2833 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm

This program provides Cleveland seniors and disabled adults home repair assistance to avoid housing violations citations and predatory lenders or scam contractors. This is a cooperative effort between the City's Departments of Aging, Building and Housing, Community Development, Consumer Affairs, Public Health and Law.