Congresswoman Brown to Host OH-11 Housing Expo Saturday October 5

Washington, DC– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) will host an OH-11 Housing Expo at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center on Saturday October 5 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Constituents are invited to attend this free resource event. Attendees are asked to RSVP online here. To date, over 1000 people have RSVPed.

The housing expo will feature federal, state, and local agencies and offer resources and information for current and prospective homeowners. Participants include: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services, the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, the City of Cleveland Department of Community Development, Cleveland Housing Court, the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, and more.

The expo will also include breakout sessions on federal assistance programs, property taxes, mortgages, housing resources for seniors, downpayment assistance, and more. Attendees will also be able to receive a free credit check. Breakout sessions begin at 11:30 AM. (Sessions listed below.)

“I am excited to host our OH-11 Housing Expo and invite Northeast Ohioans to join us on October 5 at the Wolstein Center. This event is all about bringing agencies directly to you. The Housing Expo will be a one-stop-shop for resources, information, and expert advice on all things housing, whether you are looking to buy a home, find affordable housing, learn about resources for the unhoused, or get more information on lending, taxes, and insurance,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown.

WHAT: OH-11 Housing Expo

WHO: Congresswoman Shontel Brown, Federal, State, and Local Housing Agencies and Organizations

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Remarks from Congresswoman Brown approx. 9:45 AM

WHERE: Cleveland State University Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland OH 44115

Interested press are asked to RSVP to will.mcdonald@mail.house.gov

Breakout session schedule:

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM:
 

Room 1: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Programs: Learn about HUD’s federal programs

Room 2: City of Cleveland Department of Community Development: Maximizing Cleveland’s Housing Support: Home Repair, Rehabilitation, and Lead Abatement Programs

Room 3: Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer: Property Taxes 101

Room 4: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority: Learn about CMHA programs
 

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM:

Room 1: Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services, Benjamin Rose: Housing Solutions for Seniors

Room 2: KeyBank, US Bank: Understanding Mortgage Options and Resources

Room 3: NID HCA Housing Counseling Agency, Community Housing Solutions: Navigating the Housing Agencies

Room 4: Cleveland Housing Court, Cuyahoga County Probate Court: Understand Housing and Probate Court

Participating agencies and organizations include:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services
Cuyahoga County Fiscal Department
Cuyahoga County Probate Court
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
City of Cleveland Department of Community Development
Cleveland Housing Court
Ohio State University Extension
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
CHN Housing Partners
Community Housing Solutions
Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
NID Housing Counseling Agency
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
West Park Kamm's Neighborhood Development
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

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