Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF)

LISC Fund Management / City of Cleveland / KeyBank

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF) in its Cleveland, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Mission-driven up-to-$100M fund managed by LISC Fund Management. Launched 2025 with $18M City of Cleveland grant + $20M KeyBank anchor investment. Finances affordable rental and for-sale housing for households under 80% AMI ($54,450 individual). First investments (Oct 2025): Parkside Homes (55 lease-purchase homes on east side) and Walton Apartments (52 units, age 55+, Clark-Fulton).

Individuals benefit via affordable units produced

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Key Details

  • Up to $100M fund for affordable housing in Cleveland
  • $18M City of Cleveland grant + $20M KeyBank anchor investment
  • Targets households earning less than 80% AMI (~$54,450/year individual)
  • First projects: 55 lease-purchase homes (east side) + 52 senior apartments (Clark-Fulton)
  • Individual residents benefit by applying for affordable homes produced

How to Apply

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Program phone: 216-664-2900

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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Developers apply; residents benefit via finished affordable units

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF) in Cleveland?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF) in Cleveland, OH?

Confirm the application route directly with LISC Fund Management / City of Cleveland / KeyBank; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 216-664-2900. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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