Stable Housing
Meeting neighbors where they are as they seek housing stability.
Flourishing through stable housing
A key component to a healthy neighborhood is stable housing for neighbors no matter their income level. Our approach to mixed-income neighborhood housing is a neighbor-first model, prioritizing Blythe Oldfield and College Hill residents as East Cleveland neighborhoods develop.
City Fields redevelops homes in these neighborhoods to intentionally sell below market value to low-moderate income individuals and families. Every neighbor deserves to feel proud of the place they live and flourish in that place.
Neighborhood Programs
Whether you are seeking financial education or are wanting to own a home, we walk alongside neighbors as you work toward housing stability.
The Affordable Homeownership Program at City Fields provides first-time homebuyers an opportunity to purchase a newly constructed or remodeled home at below market rates in East Cleveland neighborhoods.
Affordable Homeownership Program
1-on-1 Housing Counseling
1-on-1 Housing Counseling is offered exclusively to neighbors living in East Cleveland at no cost. A HUD-Certified housing counselor will meet with you to navigate financial management/budgeting, rental housing, the pre-purchase process, and mortgage delinquency. Housing Counseling is available Monday-Friday during the week.
Homebuyer Education Workshop
If you're gearing up to buy your first home or interested in the homebuying process, this in-person class is for you! Participants are taught by a HUD-Certified housing counselor and other experts to earn a THDA Homebuyer Education certificate. Some of the topics covered in this class are:
- The mortgage pre-approval process
- The importance of credit
- Estimating a downpayment and closing costs
*Workshops are hosted quarterly and at no cost to students.
eHome Online Homebuyer Education
The eHome Online Homebuyer Education Program* is a self-paced course, followed by a one-hour meeting with a Housing Counselor. Upon completion, participants receive a Homebuyer Education Certificate, which is required for certain mortgage and down payment assistance programs. The cost of this class is $100 to the student.
*This program is for those who are already pre-approved for a mortgage and under contract to purchase a home, whether through City Fields or another seller. Completing this program does not register you to purchase a City Fields home.
If you are simply interested in learning more about buying a home, this program is not the appropriate starting point. If you do not yet have a lender or mortgage pre-approval, we recommend starting there before registering for the eHome program.
Please contact your lender to see if this program is right for your situation before registering.
City Fields is a HUD certified housing agency
