I am a low-income Senior with a housing violation. Can I receive any assistance?
Yes, Senior Initiative goals are:
to provide Cleveland seniors and disabled adults assistance with home repair
to help them avoid becoming victims of predatory lenders or scam contractors
to help them avoid citation for housing violations
This initiative is a cooperative effort between the Departments of Aging, Building and Housing, Community Development, Consumer Affairs, Public Health, and Law. For information, call the Department of Aging at 216.664.2833.
From: Department of Aging
Last updated: May 13 2010 3:27PM
Category: Other
Q1507
What are the age criteria to become eligible for Senior programs?
Eligibility for most programs in the Department of Aging begin at age 60. Some programs will accept individuals under 60, if they are disabled. Call the Department of Aging at 216.664.2833 for specific program criteria.
From: Department of Aging
Last updated: May 13 2010 3:11PM
Category: Other
Q1511
How can I get on a mailing list to receive information on City services and events for Seniors?
Contact the Department of Aging at 216.664.2833
From: Department of Aging
Last updated: May 13 2010 3:02PM
Category: Other
Q1510
How can I check the status of my SHAP/Home Repair application?
Call the Department of Aging 216.664.2833 and ask for the SHAP program.
From: Department of Aging
Last updated: May 13 2010 2:59PM
Category: Other
Q1509
Is there a program that will assist a senior with a fallen tree or fallen tree branches?
The Department of Aging at 216.664.2833 has a short-term program to help limited income seniors with hazardous tree and branch removal. -more
From: Department of Aging
Last updated: Apr 16 2010 12:16PM
Category: Other
Q1482
Does the Department of Aging have a home repair program for seniors?
Yes, the Department of Aging has the Senior Homeowner Assistance Program (SHAP). SHAP provides a one-time grant to low-income Cleveland residents age 60+ and disabled adults who reside in (and own) single or two-family homes in need of critical health, safety and maintenance repairs. Typical repairs include: roof repair or replacement, major electrical work, major plumbing work, repair or replacing the front and/or back steps, porch repairs, and the installation of ramps.
From: Department of Aging
Last updated: Apr 16 2010 11:07AM
Category: Other
Q1506
Department of Aging Jane Fumich, Director 75 Erieview Plaza, 2nd floor Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Cleveland seeks to be so elder friendly that current older residents desire to remain, former residents wish to return to the City and the City can recruit additional older residents based on the elder friendly aspects of Cleveland and its neighborhoods.
– vision statement, as a participant of the Elder Friendly Communities component of the Cleveland Foundation’s Successful Aging Initiative.
