Highland Hills, OH · Cuyahoga County
Highland Exterior Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) Application
Property owners use this application to request assistance through the Highland Exterior Loan Program for exterior repairs cited by the Building Department.
What this form is
The application requests help with exterior repairs cited by the Building Department as violations of the Property Maintenance Code. The program offers a grant of up to 33% of the work cost, up to $1,500 per property per year, and is not income-based. Applicants provide property and owner contact details, repair information, and three dated, signed contractor quotes with specified contact and work details.
Who needs it
Owners seeking Highland Exterior Loan Program assistance for cited exterior repairs complete this application and attach three contractor quotes.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests three contractor quotes, but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Highland Exterior Loan Program application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property location, owner contact information, repair description, and date cited or violation.
- 3
Gather Contractor Quotes
Attach three dated, signed contractor quotes containing the details specified on the application.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and quotes to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Highland Exterior Loan Program application for?
- It lets property owners request program assistance for exterior repairs cited by the Building Department as violations of the Property Maintenance Code.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach three dated contractor quotes. Each quote must include contractor and owner details, the property location, a description of corrective work, a cost estimate, and the contractor’s signature.
- Do I need a notary for the H.E.L.P. application?
- No. The application has an owner signature and date line but no notary block. It requests three contractor quotes, but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the H.E.L.P. application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
