1482. 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
1506. 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.
1507. 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.
1509. 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.
1510. 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
1511. 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.
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.
