Cuyahoga County Down Payment Assistance Program

The Cuyahoga County Down Payment Assistance Program is an effort to support homeownership for Cuyahoga County residents whose income is in the low to moderate range. Eligible homebuyers can receive down payment assistance in the amount of 10% of the qualifying home purchase price, up to $16,600.

We believe homeownership should be within reach for every family.

About the Program

Eligible Homes

Homes can be located in any of the 51 eligible Cuyahoga County communities and must be single-family and owner-occupied.

Eligible Buyers

Homebuyer must complete homeownership classes as a condition of closing their loan.

Homebuyers must not have owned a home in the past three years.

Homebuyers must be at or below 80% area median income.
(income restrictions apply)

How to Apply

Step 1: Check your eligibility using the calculator below.

Step 2: Download the program's overview for more information and full eligibility requirements.

Download Overview

Step 3: Download, print and fill out the program's application.

Application

Step 4: Submit your completed application to CHN.

Email

You may email your completed application to

info@chnhousingcapital.org.

Mail

2999 Payne Ave. Suite 134
Cleveland, OH 44114

You may also drop off your completed application in the Lending Services drop box on the first floor of our office (near Suite 134).

Eligibility Calculator

Thank you for your interest in the Cuyahoga County Down Payment Assistance Program.
How many residents reside in your household?
Please enter a number from 1 to 8.
What is your total annual household income?
Household members who are over the age of 18 and who are not full-time students must be included.
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What location are you considering?
The full list of eligible communities can be found in the program's brochure.
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What is the cost of the home you are considering?
The cost of the home qualifies. Please proceed to the next step.
The cost of the home does not qualify for the Cuyahoga County Down Payment Assistance Program.
Have you completed your homeownership classes?
YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. PLEASE VIEW THE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
First-time homebuyer classes are a condition for closing your loan. Visit chnhousingpartners.org/classes for registration and more information.