General Home Support
Contact the Housing Department if you have any of the following housing needs, questions or concerns.
If you need assistance with the following:
- SHAP, Home Weatherization, City of Cleveland Paint Program, and any other programs
- Side yard and vacant lot acquisition
- Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
- Board of Building Standards (BBS)
- Housing Court
- Home violations
- Construction & Permits
- Landlord/tenant issues
- Code enforcement and illegal activity
- Environmental Health – lead, asbestos, mold, healthy home
- MWCDO staff can walk through your home to assess any issues that need to be addressed
Housing Resources
Home Repair
For a comprehensive list of home repair resources:
First-Time Home Buyers
For first time home buyer education please visit one of the following:
Real Estate Services
For more information about real estate services and please visit ESOP Cleveland’s website to find a local branch or visit their website for more information:
Test Lead Clearance
Metro West Community Development has an in-office lead test clearance staff ready to answer any questions.
For more information on the new lead safe ordinance and / or to schedule a lead test clearance please contact our lead specialist.
Housing Search Assistance
Detroit Shoreway
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Org
Ohio Housing Locator
May Dugan Center
Services for Independent Living
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