What you can receive

Qualifying residents can receive up to $10,000 in a one-time financial assist which must be used for:

• Payment of certified delinquent property taxes
• Payment of late property taxes
• Payment of current property taxes
• Payment of foreclosure fees and court costs related to a pre-existing foreclosure
• Satisfaction of pre-existing tax lien certificates

In addition, residents who qualify will receive housing counseling services to provide tools they need to manage their housing costs in the long-term.

How to qualify

To qualify for the direct assistance, resident must:

• Maintain a primary residence in Cuyahoga County for at least 3 years
• Have an active certified tax delinquency on that residence
• Be aged 70 years or greater
• Have a household income of less than $70,000 per year
• Participate in housing counseling services with CHN Housing Partners, including a counseling session, completion of a budget, and demonstration of on-going ability to pay
• Participate in the Easy Pay installment payment program for future taxes
• Establish a delinquent tax payment contract for any remaining delinquency

Learn more here.