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