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EDEN’s mission is to provide housing solutions to people
facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness.

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EDEN Programs

EDEN offers many different programs designed to help persons with disabilities and/or coming from homelessness realize their full potential. We own and operate 12 permanent supportive housing complexes with 738 units and more than 200 units of scattered-site housing. Supportive services are available for all programs, and those with on-site services are noted in the descriptions below. For a print-friendly version of our client brochure, click here.

EDEN follows the HOUSING FIRST model. Before addressing any other issues, Housing First enables people experiencing the highest barriers to housing find a permanent place to call home. Lease compliance is the only requirement, and participation in supportive services is voluntary. We partner with several social service agencies so that tenants are able to maintain their independence and fulfill their aspirations. Supportive services are client-driven, and tailored to the needs of each resident. More than 97% of residents opt to participate in an array of on-site supportive services.

If you are currently in an EDEN program or in EDEN housing, please make sure to update your contact information with us (phone number, email address, case manager, etc) whenever something changes; this way we can contact you quickly as needed. Email EDENinfo@EDENcle.org with any changes.
If you are on an EDEN waitlist, be sure to keep us updated with your contact information so we can connect with you quickly when needed. Email EDENinfo@EDENcle.org with any changes to your address, phone, or email.
If you are being evicted or terminated from your current housing program, you can reach out to Legal Aid Society of Cleveland by phone, email, or any of their free clinics. Specifically, Legal Aid provides legal representation for tenants facing evictions.
EDEN is familiar with the Ohio Property Owner-Tenant Law and the Federal Fair Housing Act. We assist individuals in need of information, advocacy, or referrals to appropriate organizations for assistance. Visit CLIENT RIGHTS and CLIENT RESOURCES for info.

EDEN's Housing Referral Process

This website page includes a comprehensive list of programs, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

The majority of referrals come from approved agencies and systems. Most of EDEN’s programs do not accept applications directly from the public. While there are a few programs and units for which EDEN manages the waitlist—or for which EDEN can accept direct referrals—generally, individuals/households must already be connected with other systems (such as Coordinated Entry, ADAMHS Board funded agencies, domestic violence support agencies, courts/corrections systems, Continuum of Care, supportive youth organizations, etc.).
If you are experiencing a housing crisis and are linked with case management, your first step should be to contact your case manager to explain your housing situation. Your case manager will advise you as to potential housing resources—which may include EDEN programs and services.
If you are experiencing homelessness and are not linked with case management, your first step should be registering with COORDINATED INTAKE/COORDINATED ENTRY.
If you don’t have a case manager and are experiencing mental health issues, you may want to reach out to 211 or review the list of agencies funded through the ADAMHS Board so you can find support in a convenient location. https://www.adamhscc.org/resources/provider-network-guide

Eligibility Criteria

Please note that referrals to EDEN must come through a program wait list or through agencies that have agreements with EDEN to refer their clients. Applicants cannot self-refer except when wait lists are open.

Keep in mind that each program has a specific set of required eligibility criteria, and some programs are only offered through specific partner agencies.
Programs may change, close or open depending on funding availability; we will announce any changes, including when wait lists open, on this page. Referrals to EDEN must come through a program wait list or through agencies or systems that have agreements with EDEN.
If a program is closed, or if you do not qualify for our programs, you can visit the website of one of EDEN’s partners. You can also dial 2-1-1, United Way’s First Call for Help. 2-1-1 provides free and confidential 24-hour access to a compassionate professional who will review your options for help, develop a plan, and act as your advocate if you are faced with barriers to service. Simply dial 2-1-1 for assistance. Se habla Espanol
We have included HUD definitions of homeless, chronically homeless, and DedicatedPLUS—as well as Federal definitions of low-income and very-low income—in our FAQs page. Contact information for COORDINATED INTAKE is also included.

Program

Description

Eligibility

How to Apply

Permanent Supportive Housing - EDEN Properties (PSH)

All in Cuyahoga County except where noted.

Bridgepointe Commons (Lorain County)
Buckeye Square
Commons at West Village
Edgewood Park
Emerald Commons
Greenbridge Commons I & II
Harper's Pointe
Inez Killingsworth Pointe
The Liberty
Northridge Commons
Southpointe Commons
The Winton on Lorain

Long-term supportive housing operated by EDEN consists of 13 properties with efficiency and 1-bedroom units.

Supportive services are available on-site.

24-hour front desk and/or on-site security.

Tenant pays 30% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Tenant must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
Tenant must be homeless, chronically homeless, or meet the definition of DedicatedPLUS AND
Tenant must have a documented disability.

Referrals through COORDINATED INTAKE (Cuyahoga County) or COORDINATED ENTRY (Lorain County)

Long-Term Supportive Housing Subsidy Programs

Continuum of Care
H-TBRA

Long-term housing subsidy with private property owners.

Supportive services provided by FrontLine, YWCA, and other social service agencies.

The household pays 30% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Household must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
Head of household must be homeless, chronically homeless, or meet the definition of DedicatedPLUS AND
Head of household must have a documented disability AND
Head of household should be linked to a social service agency.

Referrals through COORDINATED INTAKE.

Sponsor-Based Rental Assistance (SRA)

Independence Place (YWCA)
Opportunity House
(Humility of Mary)
St. Joseph's Commons
(FrontSteps)
Superior
(Famicos)

Long-term “project-based” housing subsidy used in partnership with nonprofit agencies.

The property owner maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EDEN.

Supportive services are available on-site.

The household pays 30% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Tenant must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
Tenant must be homeless, chronically homeless, or meet the definition of DedicatedPLUS AND
Tenant must have a documented disability

Referrals through COORDINATED INTAKE.

Rapid Re-Housing

Continuum of Care (CoC)
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Ohio Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

Time-limited (12 months) emergency housing assistance for individuals or families who are currently homeless.

Housing location services provided by EDEN.

Supportive services are provided by FrontLine, University Settlement, Family Promise, and West Side Catholic Center. .

Every household works with a case manager who links them to resources that will help increase income, manage money, and successfully maintain housing independently at the end of the program.

Household must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
Head of household must be currently homeless.

Referrals through COORDINATED INTAKE.

Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Time-limited (12 months) emergency housing assistance for individuals or families who are fleeing domestic violence.

Housing location services provided by EDEN.

Supportive services are provided by FrontLine, The Journey Center, Jewish Family Services, and The Rape Crisis Center.

Head of household must be actively fleeing domestic violence.

Referrals through COORDINATED INTAKE or through The Journey Center or Jewish Family Services.

Re-Entry Housing Assistance

Returning Home Ohio
Returning Home Cuyahoga County
Community Transition Program (CTP)

Long-term and time-limited (12 months) housing subsidies with private property owners.

Supportive services provided by FrontLine.

Household pays up to 30% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Applicant must have been incarcerated (each program has differing requirements) AND
Applicant must have a documented disability AND
Applicant must be homeless upon release from prison
For CTP, applicant must have participated in Recovery Services offered during incarceration.

Referrals must be submitted by ODRC Unit Management Chiefs or by the Court System.

Eligibility for CTP is determined by Community Linkage staff either in the prison or at a local Parole Authority office.

Housing Assistance Program (HAP)

Time-limited housing subsidy (minimum of 24 months) with private property owners.

The household pays 40% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Household must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
The head of the household or a child must have a documented mental health disability AND
The member of the household with the disability must be linked with case management services through a contract mental health agency of the ADAMHS board.

The wait list for applications is currently closed due to high demand. EDEN will announce when it re-opens.

Housing Location Services

Solutions to help clients overcome housing barriers by identifying housing and providing connections to property owners.

Working relationships with property owners in the community to increase housing availability and options.

Transportation for clients to view potential units as needed.

Close collaboration with client’s case managers to coordinate their housing search.

Household is at risk of becoming homeless or is currently homeless AND
Household must meet Federal income limits

Provided for EDEN clients.

EDEN-Owned Scattered Site Housing

Permanent housing owned and operated by EDEN. Includes scattered sites of single homes, duplexes, multi-family homes, and apartments.

The household pays 30% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Household must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
A member of the household must have a documented mental health disability AND
The member of the household with the disability must be linked with services through a contract mental health agency of the ADAMHS board.

The wait list for applications is currently closed due to high demand. EDEN will announce when it re-opens.

Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) - Mainstream

Long-term housing subsidy with private property owners throughout Northeast Ohio, primarily in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Ohio.

Household pays 30% - 40% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

A member of the household must be between the ages of 18 and 62 with an eligible disability AND
Household must meet Federal very low-income limits OR
Household must meet Federal low-income limits if continuously assisted

The wait list for applications is currently closed. EDEN will publicly announce when it re-opens.

HUD Multi-Family Properties

Weider-Silver Manor
Franklin Place Apartments
Third Project Apartments

EDEN manages these HUD 811 and 202/8 properties.

There are 1- to 3-bedroom units. Applicants must be families consisting of at least two members for multi-bedroom units.

Household pays 30% of their gross adjusted monthly income towards rent & utilities.

Household must meet Federal very low-income limits AND
One member of the of household must have a documented severe mental illness

The wait lists for applications is currently closed. EDEN will publicly announce when a wait list re-opens.

Eviction Prevention Services

Time-limited and/or arrears rental assistance to prevent evictions of eligible households.

Security deposits are covered, as are utility deposits, payments, and arrearages.

Moving costs may be covered.

Household must meet Federal income limits.
Head of household must have custody of a minor child or a woman in the household must be at least six months pregnant.
Head of household must be currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Unavailable at this time. This will be updates once resources are available. Visit www.NEOrenthelp.org or 211 for avaiable programs.

EDEN, Inc.

EDEN's mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness.

7812 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: 216-961-9690
Client Info Line: 216-634-0202
Property Owner Hotline: 216-503-6369
TDD/TTY: 800-545-1833, ext. 873
Fax: 216-651-4066

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