Existing Homeowner Exterior Home Repair Program
The GCL home repair program provides up to $4,000 of matching funds for approved exterior renovations. These renovations must be approved in advance. Funds will be released once renovations have been completed. The program is open only to employees of Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Museum of Art and Judson at University Circle.
Employee Requirements
- Employee must be a current, full-time employee (please see employer website or employer HR department for a definition of full – time employment as well as other eligibility criteria.)
- Employee must occupy the home that is being renovated as a primary residence. Vacation homes and second homes are NOT permitted for this program.
- Employee must receive a written commitment from FRDC before beginning any of the exterior home repair work. Payment will NOT be made for repairs completed prior to the date on the letter of written approval.
- Employee must contribute at least a one-to-one match for the requested funds up to $4,000
- This program can only be used once regardless of the amount of assistance received. Employees cannot receive assistance more than once. Also, employees who have accepted a forgivable loan to purchase their home are NOT eligible for the home repair assistance program.
- The program can only be used by one family member per household.
Home Eligibility Requirements
- Home must be located in the GCL Target Area.
- One or two-family units and condominiums are permitted. Multi family (three units or more) properties are NOT permitted.
- Homeowner must apply for the home repair program and must receive an approval notification from the GCL program in advance of work being contracted or completed.
- Exterior renovations may include: painting, roofing, lighting, porches, steps, front yard landscaping, exterior façade work, windows, fencing and siding. Funds may not be used for interior renovation work or non-visible work being done to back yards.
Employee Application Process
Step 1:
Determine Eligibility through your employer’s website or Human Resources Department.
Step 2:
Step 3:
Apply for Approval of Home Repairs.
Step 4:
Receive a home inspection to determine costs of proposed repairs and to identify approved contractors/suppliers.
Step 5:
Identify, with inspector, homeowner’s contribution to proposed repairs.
Step 6:
Receive a Written Commitment for funding for repairs contingent on completion of homeowner portion of project. If the homeowner’s match is in the form of matching funds a certified check for that amount must be submitted to the GCL Program Administrator before any assistance is provided. If the match is in the form of donated labor all work must be completed in accordance with the proposed schedule to receive assistance and within 30 days of the date of commitment for GCL funds.
Step 7:
Complete Exterior Renovation work.
Step 8:
Receive an inspection to approve work.
Step 9:
GCL payment made to contractor and/or supplier.