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In 2024, the City of Cleveland announced they would be doubling down on the efforts to detect and remediate lead in homes across the city. OBCDC was selected as one of the facilitators of the program. For more information from the City of Cleveland by clicking the button below.

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Application can take from three (3) to fifteen (15) months to be finalized. If you need emergency assistance, please contact 2-1-1 for an up-to-date list of emergency programs.

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We facilitate several programs in-house as well as having the connections necessary to help with any issues that arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. You must have one or more children under the age of six (6) years living in or frequently visiting your home. Home daycare providers are also eligible, even if the caregiver has no children of their own. 

  • The program is for low-and moderate-income families. Income guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are followed, which also take into consideration the size of the household. 

  • Yes, under limited circumstances. Both the Landlord and all tenants must agree to participate in the program and submit all required documents.

  • An assessor will inspect the house and determine if there are lead hazards. Based on that inspection, the Program will determine the type of work necessary, which may include windows and/or the exterior of the home.

  • No. Your home will be thoroughly evaluated, and the inspection results will determine what types of repairs are performed.  

  • The process can take as little as 60 days from application/enrollment to approval.  

    1. Application Submittal

    2. Property Approval

    3. Paint Inspection

    4. Risk Assessment

    5. Job Specification Development 

    6. Applicant Enrollment

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