Economic Development

The following describes some of the services provided to businesses and residents:

Mortgage Help

The City of Garfield Heights has partnered with Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland (NHS). NHS provides free housing counseling to residents who have high interest rate and/or adjustable rate mortgages OR if a resident is having trouble making their mortgage payment. Residents of any NE Ohio city are eligible to use this service. This service is FREE.

We would like to welcome Keisha Matthews as the new Housing Counselor assigned to Garfield Heights. She will be at The Civic Center (5407 Turney Road) every WEDNESDAY f rom 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the NHS main office at 216-458-4663 to schedule an appointment with Renee.

Healthy Home Grant

The Cuyahoga County Healthy Homes Initiative will implement the state Weatherization program and Healthy Homes Interventions in the homes of 100 children and seniors suffering from, or at risk of developing asthma or other respiratory conditions throughout Cuyahoga County. The focus will be on reducing asthma triggers, including molds; by addressing moisture problems, removing water damaged building materials, providing specialized cleaning, etc. as well as general injury prevention specifically targeted in homes where senior citizens are the index client. Additional attention will be paid to energy and water conservation. The main project outcomes will be to measure the change in the chronic respiratory health conditions of children < 16 years of age, and adults > 65 years, of age while also measuring the reduction in unintentional injuries.

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Business Services

• Information about low interest loans through government agencies
• Information about availability of commercial/industrial property
• Tax incentives
• Zoning

Residential Services

• Information about loans and grants for home maintenance

NEWS

Accepting grant funding suggestions  

The City of Garfield Heights is eligible to apply for $350,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant funds. The grant can be used for a variety of housing, economic development and community improvement projects. Residents are invited to submit opinions on local housing and community development needs in writing to the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio, 44125, Attn: Economic Development Dept., or by e-mail to nkuban@garfieldhts.org. For additional information, call 216-475-5484.