See programs you qualify for

Get Matched Free →

Cleveland Heights Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by:
City of Cleveland Heights / Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC)
· City · Forgivable Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $30,000
Part of the assistance is a forgivable grant that does not need to be repaid. The remainder is a deferred payment, 0% interest loan repayable upon sale, transfer, or if property becomes absentee-owned.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below HUD Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines
  • First-time buyer required: Yes —
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a one- or two-family home within the City of Cleveland Heights
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Cleveland Heights Down Payment Assistance Program

Contact the Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC) at 216-381-6100 ext. 14 or dwallace@hrrc-ch.org to begin the application. You must complete pre-purchase and home maintenance counseling from a HUD-approved agency, contribute a minimum 3.5% down payment toward your first mortgage, and the property must pass a code inspection.

Learn More About Homebuying Assistance

Cities Where This Program Is Available (1 city across 1 state)