Rent Assistance

Provides one month s rental payment for newly hired employees of Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Judson at University Circle who do a one year lease to live in the specified area in pre-approved rental units. Must occupy the rental property as a primary residence. How service is provided: on-site who qualifies: current, full-time employees of cleveland clinic, university hospitals, case western reserve university, cleveland museum of art, and judson at university circle. Program can only be used once and can only be used by one member of a household. An employee is eligible to apply for the home purchase program 12 months after they have received rental assistance. Rental unit must be located in the target area, which includes city of Cleveland neighborhoods of University Circle, Hough, Glenville, Little Italy, Fairfax, and Buckeye/Shaker. The area is defined by East 79th Street on the west, Superior Avenue to the north, the Cleveland city line to the east, and Buckeye-Woodland to the south. A portion of East Cleveland up to Elberon Avenue and Roxbury Road is also included HOURS OF SERVICE: M-F: 9:00am-5:00pmFEES: Free to apply REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: None for initial contact HOW TO ACCESS: Complete inquiry form on web site. Phone for an application and appointment M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm. Applicant must obtain a signed letter from organization before renting a unit. Must be able to provide first month s rent and security deposit. SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Community Development Specialist SITE DESCRIPTION: Performs neighborhood planning and community revitalization activities. Focuses on increasing market-rate and affordable residential housing and on economic development activities to stabilize and revitalize Cleveland Ward 6. TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS: Nearest intersection is 79th and Quincy Avenue. There is public transportation to this site. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: ALL services accessible or available. This site has an accessible restroom.