December 2023 Issue

Incentives Available for Housing Providers Who Partner with EDEN

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EDEN has funding to encourage property owners to rent their housing units to our participants.

This is what the funding can be used for:

• Additional security deposits may be available for participants with poor housing histories. We understand that renting to people with poor credit, prior evictions, or criminal backgrounds can be perceived as a risk. An additional security deposit will reduce the risk you are undertaking.
• Holding fees may be available to reserve a unit until a participant is ready to move in.
• If one of your units fails its EDEN inspection, we may refund you for any repairs you need to make in order for the unit to pass (up to $1,000). As a general rule, repairs and maintenance are eligible for reimbursement, while replacements, renovations and upgrades are not.
• Example: repairing a window is eligible; replacing a window is not. 
• Example: fixing or replacing a faucet is eligible; renovating a kitchen is not.
• Cleaning, pest control, lock repairs, and spot painting are eligible for reimbursement; replacing carpets and painting entire rooms are not.
• EDEN may be able to assist with up to 12-months of a back rent for tenants who have fallen behind in their payments due to income loss, health issues, etc.
• If the tenant vacates the unit and you find damage exceeding the security deposit, EDEN may be able to cover reasonable costs to repair damages (up to $1,500). Again, repairs and maintenance are eligible for reimbursement, while replacements, renovations and upgrades are not.
• If you find that the tenant has fallen behind on utility payments, EDEN can pay the arrearages.
• If you discover that a tenant needs housekeeping assistance or is hoarding, EDEN can bring in contractors to thoroughly clean the unit and help the tenant learn how to keep it clean.

Goals of the Incentive Funds

EDEN’s mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness. We are hoping that these funds will accomplish the following:

• Increase the number of property owners willing to work with EDEN’s programs, ultimately improving the housing search process for our participants.
• Support property owners who elect to rent to subsidy holders as part of their business model.
• Locate housing, that is safe, decent and affordable, in more geographic locations throughout Cuyahoga County.
• Maintain or improve the quality of available housing units, as property owners may get financial support in covering the costs of items needed to pass EDEN inspections.
• Decrease the length of time between homelessness and housing.

So how can you benefit?

• If you are not yet registered with EDEN as a housing provider, visit www.EDENcle.org/owners and follow the six steps for getting registered. Call the Property Owner Hotline at 216-503-6369 and we will answer your questions and discuss any financial incentives available to you once an EDEN tenant is housed.
• If you want an additional security deposit for a potential new tenant, complete the form at www.EDENcle.org/form/incentives. Be sure to identify why the additional deposit is warranted.
• If one of your units fails its HQS inspection, make the repairs and save all receipts. Complete the form at www.EDENcle.org/form/incentives.  
• If an EDEN participant has fallen behind 2-3 months in their payments, complete the form at www.EDENcle.org/form/incentives. If the tenant is more than 3 months behind in their payments, please contact the Housing Provider Hotline at 216-503-6369 or edenlandlordinfo@edencle.org. We will also ask the tenant’s Housing Locator or Eligibility Specialist to work with them to make sure your future rent is paid.
• If the tenant vacates the unit and you find damages exceeding the security deposit, document the damage, get an estimate or make repairs, and save all documentation. Complete the form at www.EDENcle.org/form/incentives.
• For all other issues—such as needing a holding fee, the tenant has fallen behind on utility payments, you have housekeeping/hoarding concerns, and more—contact the Housing Provider Hotline at 216-503-6369 or edenlandlordinfo@edencle.org. We will discuss options with you to identify the best course of action.

These incentives are available for units throughout Cuyahoga County that rent to EDEN tenants.

If you rent out units in Lakewood to EDEN participants, additional resources may be available; please reach out to the Community Housing Agents at 216-503-6369 or edenlandlordinfo@edencle.org to identify how we can help.

Funding for these incentives is limited, so please don’t wait. If you have any questions or would like to list your units, please contact the Housing Provider Hotline at 216-503-6369 or edenlandlordinfo@edencle.org.

Thank you for helping EDEN in its mission to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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