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Department of Aging


SHAP - Senior Homeowner Assistance Program

SHAP provides grants to low income, Cleveland residents age 60+ who reside in and own SINGLE- OR TWO-FAMILY homes in need of critical, health, safety and maintenance repairs. Please see the following income guidelines and verification items needed to be considered for the program.

 

Income Guidelines *
Number in Household Maximum Household Income
1 person $12,600
2 persons $14,400
3 persons $16,200
4 persons $18,000
5 persons $19,450
6 persons $20,900
*Personal assets & liabilities will be taken into consideration

 

You may be asked to provide the following items to verify income:

  • Social Security/pension award letters
  • Recent pay stubs
  • Unemployment verification
  • TANF/Medicaid/Dept. of Human Services Award letter
  • Tax returns
  • Rental property receipts

You MUST live in the property in question and be able to show clear title.

SHAP applications will not be mailed. A staff person will bring an application to your home and assist you in completing the application process. To apply for SHAP, call the Department of Aging at 216-664-2833.


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