Housing

General

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
216-348-5000
8120 Kinsman Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44104
https://www.cmha.net/ 

CMHA is responsible for the management and operation of the local public housing program. They may also operate other types of housing programs such as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Services Provided:
  • Public Housing
  • Housing Choice Voucher Program
  • Homeownership opportunities for qualified families
  • Employment training opportunities
  • Support program for the elderly

PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE.



Cleveland/ Cuyahoga County Homeless Services
216-420-6844
310 West Lakeside Ave., Suite 595
Cleveland, OH 44113
http://ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/

OHS coordinates the Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Continuum of Care, an extensive network of organizations that plan, organize and deliver housing and services to either prevent homelessness or to assist people while they are homeless and as they move into stable housing and achieve maximum self sufficiency. Services Provided:
  • Emergency Shelters
  • Transitional Housing Programs
  • Permanent Housing Programs (HOUSINGFirst)
  • Homeless Prevention Programs
  • Veteran Programs
  • Re-Entry Programs


Cleveland Housing Network
216-574-7100
2999 Payne Ave., 3rd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
chnhousingpartners.org/ 

CHN works to foster sustainable neighborhoods through eco-friendly housing and education to improve the health, wealth and employability of Cleveland residents. Services Provided:
  • Finding a Home (Lease, Purchase, Apartment (Project based and Section 8))
  • Training and Education
  • Energy Conservation & Weatherization
  • Safety Net and Support Services (Foreclosure Prevention & Utility Assistance)


The Housing Research and Advocacy Center
216-361-9240
2728 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
www.thehousingcenter.org 

To promote fair housing and diverse communities, and to work to eliminate housing discrimination in Northeast Ohio. Services Provided:
  • Research
  • Education
  • Advocacy for victims of discrimination


Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland
216-458-4663
5700 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44127
http://www.nhscleveland.org/ 

NHSGC's mission is to provide ongoing programs and services to help residents achieve, preserve, and sustain the American dream of homeownership. Services Provided:
  • Homebuyer Education Programs
  • Down Payment Assistance
  • Foreclosure Prevention Assistance
  • Home Repair Loan Program
Housing Cleveland
Free services available to potential tenants who are interested in leasing affordable housing. Operates a one-stop affordable and special needs housing database for the Greater Cleveland area. Includes vacancies, photos, maps, and telephone contacts. Eligible for individuals or families searching for affordable housing. Includes Housing Choice Vouchers for program participants. Contact at HousingCleveland.org or +1 (216) 348-5000.

Progressive Action Council of CMHA (PAC)
Serves to strengthen relationships between residents and the CMHA by negotiating with CMHA in order to resolve housing problems such as eviction, billing, repairs, and sanitary conditions. Offers services to CMHA residents. Contact at +1 (216) 432-5536.

6001 Woodland Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44104

Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland (CEOGC)
Offers counseling, homelessness prevention, housing assistance, financial assistance, and assistance in identifying affordable housing. Must be a Cuyahoga County resident facing eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness. May be eligible for assistance with rent deposits, rent, mortgage, utilities, and delinquent real estate taxes. Contact at ceogc.org or +1 (216) 518-4013.

1228 Euclid Ave., Ste. 700
Cleveland, OH 44115

Temporary Housing
The Temporary Housing program provides rent-free apartments and community living where families stay temporarily while they participate in life skills training, job training, and children's programming to prepare them for stable living in the community. The program is accessed only through coordinated intake and provides temporary housing to families of any configuration as long as the adult has custody of the children. Contact Family Promise of Greater Cleveland at FamilyPromiseCLE.org or contact Alexia Gardi, Program Director at +1 (216) 767-4060.

3470 East 152nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44120

Cleveland Tenants Organizations
Provides counsel for tenants regarding their rights and responsibilites and assists landlords and tents in negotiating their differences. Also offers assistance with locating affordable housing. Serves all residents of Cuyahoga County. Contact at ClevelandTenants.org or +1 (216) 432-0617.

5700 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44127

Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA)
Programs include Next Step Recovery Housing and Genesis Housing (Sandusky). Offers services to women and children in need of assistance. Contact at NORAInc.org or Cathy Davis, Project Director at +1 (216) 391-6672.

3746 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Emerald Development and Economic Network (EDEN)
Offers permanent supportive housing. Must be referred by a social worker or case manager. Serves individuals who have disabilities and/or are homeless. Offers various programs with various eligibility criteria - check website or contact your worker for more information. Contact at Eden Cleveland or +1 (216) 961-9690.

7812 Madison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102

JAYSTARR HOMES LLC & JAYSTARR HOMES 2 
Provides housing support for emancipated women 18-24 years of age. Contact Mrs. Starlicia Levenshown-Miller at +1 (216) 635-8811 (Cell) or +1 (216) 785-9988 (Office). http://www.jaystarrhomesforyoungadults.com/

13208 Glendale Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44105

G & S Project Inc
Provides housing support for emancipated men 18-24 years of age. Provides multiple services, resources, and referrals such as financial counseling, application assistance, food and medical assistance, behavioral management assistance, mental health services, and drug counseling. Contact Tracey Gibson at +1 (216) 269-5729 or Carla Gibson at +1 (216) 256-5062.

710 East 115th St.
Cleveland, OH 44108

My House-We Care We Share in Lorain County
Provides transitional housing to emancipated men 18-25 years of age, as well as mental/behavioral health services, drug counseling, financial literacy, and education/employment assistance. Contact Willia Hurley, Director at +1 (440) 714-2690.

1888 East 31st St.
Lorain, OH 44055

Triumph Family Services Center
Provides transitional housing to emancipated men aged 18-24. Also offers mental/behavioral health services. Contact Debbie Washington at +1 (440) 308-4470.

35494/35595 Spatterdock Ln.
Solon, OH 44139

L.I.T. Property Group
Provides housing to emancipated young adults aged 18-24. Contact Ms. Marty Scott at +1 (216) 633-6812.

3657 Berkeley Rd.
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118

Communication Speaks, LLC
Provides housing support for young adults aged 16-21. Contact at CommunicationSpeaks.com.

Parma Public Housing Agency
Rockside Plaza
216-661-2015
1440 Rockside Rd., Suite 306
Parma, Ohio 44134
http://cityofparma-oh.gov/en-US/Public-Housing.aspx 

The PPHA owns and manages 60 Public Housing Units at Chevybrook Estates and administers 742 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8).

Opportunity House
Offers permanent supportive housing and provides subsidized rent of up to 30% of residents’ income, as well as education referral, employment services, life skills training, alcohol/drug abuse prevention, mental health services, health services, legal services, and transportation. Targets homeless men aged 18-24 who have aged out of foster care and have been diagnosed with a disability. Can be contacted at Humility of Mary Housing at hmhousing.org and +1 (216) 862-1577.
PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE.


Another Chance of Ohio
Makes referrals to all appropriate agencies for resources, provides housing and housing referrals, provides clothing, furniture, etc.. Can refer qualified youth to CSU for free tuition. They can be contacted at or
(216) 403-9510 
1192 Brentwood Rd.
Cleveland Hts., OH 44121
https://anotherchanceofohio.wildapricot.org 
PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE.

Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
Provides permanent supportive housing, employment, education (including GED), physical and mental health services, financial capability, and social capital. Targets young adults aged 18-24 who were formerly in Cuyahoga County foster care. Applicants must have been homeless for 1 year or have experienced 3-4 incidences of living in uninhabitable dwellings. Contact at ywcaofcleveland.org or +1 (216) 881-6878 ext. 260.

4019 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE.

Services for Independent Living
Peer support given throughout process of obtaining housing, personal documents, and Ohio Benefit Bank & Access SSI/SSDI. Offers IL group or individual training to enhance independence. Contact Shannon Monyak, Director of Programs at +1 (216) 731-1529.

26250 Euclid Ave., Ste. 801
Euclid, OH 44132

Open Arms LLC
Assists residents with daily living activities and self-administration of medications as well as offering dietary guidance. Housing is offered to men 18 years or over with a mental/behavioural health disorder. Contact at +1 (216) 324-5656.

15503 Eldamere Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44128

Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC)
Serves as an intermediary to coordinate housing for those aged 18-26 (Pilot Program). Contact Evette Clark at +1 (216) 622-0999 or eclark@ulcleveland.org.

2930 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

National Council of Jewish Women
Offers housing support and advocates for teens aging out of the foster care system. They also provide direct and indirect services to aid in teens' successful transition into the community. Contact Rebecca Brounan, Director of Volunteers at +1 (216) 378-2204 ext. 105 or ncjwcleveland.org.

26055 Emery Rd.
Warrensville Hts., OH 44118
PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE.


Frontline Service
Two safe havens, two transitional housing programs, and three permanent housing programs, each with on-site or easy-to-access services. Serves homeless adults with disabling mental or physical conditions. Must meet H.U.D. definition of homelessness. Contact at FrontlineService.org or +1 (216) 623-6555.

1744 Payne Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114


Temporary Housing

Ex-Offender Halfway Housing Community Assessment and Treatment Services
216-441-0200
8411 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44105

Oriana House
330-535-8116
1829 East 55th St.
Cleveland, OH 44103

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Ex-Offender Program
216-781-3773
1710 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Substance Abuse Halfway Housing

Community Assessment and Treatment Services
216-441-0200
5162 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44127

Hitchcock Center for Women
216-421-0662
1227 Ansel Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44108

Oriana House
330-535-8116
1829 East 55th St.
Cleveland, OH 44103

Orca House
216-231-3772
1905 East 89th St.
Cleveland, OH 44106

Stella Maris
216-781-0550
1320 Washington Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113

Salvation Army - Harbor Light
216-781-3773
1710 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

YMCA - Y-Haven Transitional Housing
216-674-6700
1736 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44104


Drop-In Centers

Drop-in Centers are places where people who are homeless can spend time during the day. Some offer snacks and beverages; some offer showers. Please check the listing below for more information.

Drop-In Centers (Homeless)

Bishop Cosgrove Center
1736 Superior Ave., Cleveland OH 44114
M-F: 8am-2:30pm. Closed 2nd Monday of the month.
Showers: M-F: 9:30am-11:30am
  • Showers
  • Meals

Catholic Worker Community Storefront
4241 Lorain Ave., Cleveland OH 44113
W-Th: 7m-9pm, F: 3pm-5pm, Sa: 9:30am-11:30am, Su: 3pm-6pm
  • Showers
  • Snack

St. Malachi Center
2416 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland OH 44113
Showers only: M-Th: 7:30am-9:15am, F: 7:30am-10:15am
  • Showers
  • Meals

St. Paul’s Community Church
4427 Franklin Blvd., Cleveland OH 44113
T-F: 9am-12:30pm
  • Coffee
  • Phone

West Side Catholic Center
3135 Lorain Ave., Cleveland OH 44113
M-F: 9am-3pm
Showers: M, W, F: 1pm-3pm.
  • Showers
  • Meals
  • Phone

Metanoia Project
2459 Washington Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Winter months only: F, Sa, Su, M: 7m-7am (overnight).
  • Meals

Veterans Affairs - Community Resource and Referral Center
7000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
Veterans only: M-F: 8am-6pm
  • Showers

Hitchcock Center For Women
1227 Ansel Rd., Cleveland, OH 44108
7 days a week: 10pm-7am (overnight)
  • Showers
  • Meals


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