Other Resources

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) provides programming in the following areas:

Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP)
The SDAP is possible through a grant from Cuyahoga County. It is available to eligible participants of the HCVP, who choose a rental unit in an eligible community.

Family Qualifications:

• Must be a first time participant in the SDAP
• Must have at least one child under age 18
• Must choose to move in a qualified census tract in an Opportunity Neighborhood

Unit Qualifications:

• Unit must be located in a low poverty census tract within one of the listed Opportunity Neighborhoods
• Unit must pass CMHA Housing Quality Standards Inspection
• The HCVP must determine the monthly rental amount for the unit

Please view the linked document to see the list of eligible communities and learn additional information about the program.

Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)
FSS is a grant funded program operated by the HCVP. The program’s goal is to assist low-income families in gaining economic independence. All families participating in the HCVP are eligible to participate.

Families are enrolled in the FSS program for a period of 5-years. During this time an FSS staff member will work with the participant to set specific goals, and provide referrals to outside services to help the family reach them.

Past participants, have been able to achieve steady employment, save money toward education, a home, or a car, and reach economic stability. The above provided brochure link has additional information about the program.

HCVP Homeownership Program
The HCVP offers a Homeownership Program to qualified participants interested in purchasing their own home. Click here for detailed information.

Community Resource Locators
Please visit one of these websites to locate area service agencies.

Cuyahoga County Resource Guide

Cuyahoga County of Ohio has compiled an extensive list of community agencies on its website. This page includes contact information for organizations specializing in:

2-1-1 Cleveland
2-1-1 is a free community service you can use to get information about social, health and government resources. The service is available 24-hours a day, by dialing 2-1-1 from a landline, or 216 436.2000 from a cell phone. Users can also access their online, searchable directory by following the posted link. Service categories include:

Senior Resources
United Way’s 2-1-1 has created this Senior Resources Guide to assist those ages 60 and over in finding available community resources.  Please follow the link to download a copy.

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA)
The WRAAA is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering state and federally funded programs and services for older adults. Participants can visit their website to learn more about different service offerings available to seniors within Northeast Ohio. Programs include:

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