Welcome to CHN Housing Partners' Online Application for Property Tax Assistance
How does it work?
This lifeline, funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Homeownership Assistance Fund, is for Cuyahoga County homeowners who are facing financial hardships due to COVID-19 and need help paying property taxes. Eligible households can receive a one time payment of up to $10,000.
Income restrictions apply. Funding is targeted at households at or below 100% Area Median Income (with the ability to go up to 150% AMI in select cases).
Income Limits
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100% Area Median Income
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Household Size
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Annual
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Monthly
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1
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$68,900
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$5,742
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2
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$78,800
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$6,567
|
3
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$88,600
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$7,383
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4
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$98,400
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$8,200
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5
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$106,300
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$8,858
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6
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$114,200
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$9,517
|
7
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$122,100
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$10,175
|
8
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$129,900
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$10,825
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CHN is the entry point to access property tax assistance, a broad array of housing, utility assistance, and referral resources, which you will be screened for. You will be under no obligation to participate in any programs we recommend.
Fill out the online application in its entirety and gather a few documents:
1. Photo identification for all household member over 18 years of age (any individual listed as a property owner or on the tax bill must be included in this application).
2. Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, Social Security card, naturalization certificate or passport) for all household members.
3. Income documentation (proof of income for most recent 30 days. If there is no current income, you may provide most recent tax filing, W-2, or 1099.
In addition to the above documents, you may be asked to supply additional information/documentation once a processor begins reviewing your application.
For your convenience, CHN Housing Partners allows the use of e-signatures with this online form. You will be prompted to enter your name at the end of this form prior to submitting to give consent. If you have questions or need further assistance, please call (216)774-2336.
Who qualifies?
Residents of the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County who are having difficulty making property tax payments due to the economic impact of the pandemic and who meet income eligibility requirements. Applicants must owe less than $10,000 in property taxes. Applicant cannot currently be in mortgage or tax foreclosure. The property must be owner-occupied and be the applicants primary residence. The property must be in the applicant's name and may not be owned by an LLC.
Priority is given based on criteria such as: income, homestead status, and accurate information and complete documentation. If you qualify, you may be required to attend more in-depth financial counseling, provided by CHN, as a condition for payment of the property tax balance.
Property tax assistance applicant cannot be the beneficiary of federal rental assistance and tax assistance for the same property/unit since January 2020. If applicant received rental assistance as tenant for the same property/unit since January 2020, tax assistance application will be denied.
Online Application Guidelines
To apply for programs with CHN Housing Partners, you must complete an application with us along with providing documents to verify the information submitted. Each participant in this program is required by the U.S. Department of Treasury and Ohio Housing Finance Agency to provide their annual income level to establish eligibility for this federally-funded program, and to verify race/ethnicity for data collection purposes only. We have split this into the following sections:
1. Applicant and co-applicant information: Your contact and demographic information, as well as information for any individual listed on the tax bill or as property owner.
2. Household members: Other members of your household and their demographic information
3. Income sources: All sources of income and public benefits for all household members over 18
4. Assets: All liquid assets for all household members over 18
5. Housing & utility details: Details about your property taxes and utilities for program-specific purposes and to help us assess what program(s) you may need
6. Document upload: We will request scanned copies, legible photos or screenshots of documents as verification for your eligibility for programs.
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Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3600, et seq.)
If you have an impairment, disability, language barrier, or otherwise require an alternative means of completing this form or accessing information about our services, please talk to us about arranging alternative accommodations. We serve all clients regardless of income, race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, family status, disability, or sexual orientation/gender identity. We administer our programs in conformity with local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws, including the federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3600, et seq.)
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