EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - RENT / SECURITY DEPOSIT

Also known as TFA

A program of CUYAHOGA COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES · website

This service helps families with rent and security deposits. It's for emergencies that won't last longer than 4 months.

Address

3955 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Hours

Closed now · opens at 9am

Mon–Fri 9am–4pm

Who can use it

You must live in Cuyahoga County and your household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. You also need to be a parent, caretaker, relative, legal guardian, or legal custodian of a minor child (18 or younger, or up to 18 if still in high school) who lives with you, or be pregnant in your third trimester or later.

Languages

English, Spanish on-site. Other languages by phone.

What to expect

You can get a voucher for a security deposit and/or one month's rent (up to $1000) for a new household. If you're staying in your current apartment, you can get up to two months' rent (up to $1000). You can use this once per calendar year.

What to bring

Proof of address Proof of income received by any member of the household during the previous 30 days. Examples of acceptable verification are pay stubs
letter from the employer
award letter
and self-employment records (income ledger or self-declaration). If needed
agency can verbally confirm income with employer or other income source - or with the applicant (if self-employed). Proof of ALL liquid assets (verbal or written) Proof of the applicant's change in circumstance leading to the current need and written proof that the applicant made a significant attempt to use other community services to meet the need presented. If pregnant
need a medical statement verifying pregnancy. A court ordered eviction notice MAY be required in most circumstances for rent assistance (see "Who Qualifies"). In addition
if the cost of the need exceeds the amount of PRC that is to be issued
the applicant must provide verification that they have paid the amount in excess of the PRC payment
prior to r

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