Housing

Renting
Local and Federal Renters Guides
www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=oh&topic=renting
www.cmha.net
Finding a place
Subsidized Apartment Search
www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=OH%2COhio
Search by city in Ohio subsidized apartment facilities

Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority
www.cmha.net/publichousing/cmhapublichousing.html
Lists CMHA housing by category: Senior living, adult high-rise, family estates or supportive living.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
www.cleveland.com/pdspecials/urbanlife
Special section in the Plain Dealer about living in the City of Cleveland and the near suburbs. Includes reviews and contact information for a variety of housing communities in the area.

Homes & Apartments for Rent in Cleveland
www.cleveland.com/homes
Select apartment or homes for rent and fill in specific information to search for rental properties in the Cleveland area.
Need to know info
Renter's Kit
www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
Kit of information that every renter should know from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Renter's Rights
www.nhlink.net//housing/cto/know/kyrr.htm
Rights to know as a renter
Help paying rent
Ohio Energy Assistance
www.hud.gov/local/oh/renting/energyprgms.cfm
List of Ohio energy assistance programs to help in paying utility bills

Catholic Charities Assistance Fund
www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/Corporations/Emergency.html
Provides rental and mortgage assistance

Cleveland Housing Network
www.chnnet.com/familydev4.htm
Provides short-term rental assistance and home improvements
Fighting eviction
Cleveland Tenant Organization
www.nhlink.net//housing/cto/cto.htm
Cleveland Tenant Organization provides information for landlords and tenants in the Cleveland area.

The Cuyahoga Plan
www.cuyahogaplan.org
The Cuyahoga Plan conducts housing audits to ensure that the Cleveland housing market is fair and open.

National Fair Housing Advocate
www.fairhousing.com
National Fair Housing Advocate offers national information and news regarding fair housing in the United States.
Renter's rights
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Renter's Rights Guide

www.hud.gov/local/oh/renting/tenantrights.cfm
Renter's Rights and Tenant assistance programs. Includes a HUD publication as well as links to State and local resources.

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Administration Fair Housing Guide www.cmha.net/publichousing/fairhousing.html
Fair housing information from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Administration.

Buying

Where to Start
Department of Housing and Urban Development Buying Guide
www.hud.gov/buying
Guide of commonly asked questions, buyer's rights and a printable guide

FAQ's about local home buying
www.hud.gov/faqs/faqbuying.cfm
Brief guide of important Facts about home buying
Buying guide
Fannie Mae
www.fanniemae.com
Home-buying guide from Fannie Mae an affordable housing lender
Where to search
Plain Dealer
www.cleveland.com/homes
Local newspaper listing of available homes

CleveHomes.com
www.clevehomes.com
Local website with current home listings
Help
City of Cleveland
www.city.cleveland.oh.us/government/departments/commdev/cdneigserv/cdnsaahprogram.html
Link to departments within the City of Cleveland that offer tenant and owner assistance in buying and repairing a home within the City of Cleveland.

Department of Housing and Urban Development Home Buying Programs www.hud.gov/local/oh/buying/buyingprgms.cfm
List of buying programs from the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Local Ohio housing organizations
www.cohhio.org/resources/directoryofhousingorgs/directory.html
www.cohhio.org/resources/directoryofhousingorgs/directoryCuyahoga.html
Agencies in Cuyahoga County that help with everything from preventing homelessness to home repair.

Department of Housing and Urban Development
www.hud.gov/improvements/index.cfm
HUD's index of agencies that can provide low-cost housing maintenance.
Mortgages
Department of Housing and Urban Development Mortgage Programs
www.hud.gov/buying/insured.cfm
Guide to HUD mortgage programs with links to local Cleveland resources

Department of Housing and Urban Development Homeownership Programs
www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/homeownership/
Homeownership for public housing residents

Cleveland Homeownership Programs
www.hud.gov/local/oh/buying/buyingprgms.cfm
Local home-buying programs in the State of Ohio and locally in the Cleveland area.
Special Needs/Elderly Assistance
Department of Housing and Urban Development Senior Assistance Programs
www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm
Living assistance for seniors who need help maintaining and keeping their homes.

Department of Housing and Urban Development Disability Assistance Programs
www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
Living assistance and counseling for people with disabilities.
Homeowner Help
Regional fix-up programs/assistance
  Coalition of Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Directory of Agencies
  www.cohhio.org/resources/directoryofhousingorgs/directoryCuyahoga.html
  Agencies in Cuyahoga County that help with everything from preventing homelessness to home repair.

  Department of Housing and Urban Development Improvement Agencies
  www.hud.gov/improvements/index.cfm
  HUD's index of approved agencies to help with home renovation.

Predatory lending
  Predatory Lending Guide
  www.hud.gov/local/oh/buying/predatorylending.cfm
  Guide to recognizing predatory lending practices and reputable agencies
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