Filing Instructions Deposit of $150.00 payable to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff. Attorneys must submit an original praecipe and two copies via mail or in person. Private purchasers must complete a Sheriff's Department provided praecipe in person. One (1) self-addressed envelope for a refund (if any)
The Emergency Hosuing Assistance Program will help communities serve Ohioans who need rental, mortgage, and utility assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic with Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to the state through the CARES Act.
Persons interested in applying for housing assistance must use the "apply online" button above. You will be required to bring social security cards and birth certificates for all household members and current picture identification for all members of the household who are 18 years of age and older.
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is a governmental organization responsible for the ownership and management of low-income housing property in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The organization was founded in 1933, making it the first housing authority in the United States.
What assistance is available? We will assist you in finding housing, paying your security deposit, and/or up to 3 months of future rent payments at a new unit.
Yes, you can rent an apartment without a job, but it may be more challenging. Here are some options and considerations: Proof of Income: Landlords typically want to see proof of income. If you don't have a job, you might need to provide other forms of income, such as savings, rental income, or support from family.
Qualification for a lease is based on whether you can afford the repayments. If you are unemployed but have sources of income that means you can afford the payments, there will be no problem.
Get a co-signer. Check it a family member or friend is willing to co-sign on your lease. The combined income will likely be enough for the landlord to feel comfortable leasing to you.
Can you write your own tenancy agreement? Certainly. Unless you're an attorney, or have an attorney review it, you probably shouldn't, But you certainly can. If you fail to follow your state/local laws to-the-letter, the agreement may be invalid.
Here are some steps you can take if you're looking for an apartment but don't have income: Talk to your lawyer. You might be able to secure alimony payments during the separation period. Get someone to co-sign the lease. Use savings. Get a job. Use your networks. Consider staying with someone.