Large Crowd Attends Heritage Home Program Information Session

Tom Jorgensen of the Cleveland Restoration Society discusses the newly-available Heritage Home Program at an informational session at Euclid City Hall. 

Almost every seat was full in Euclid City Council Chambers on July 27th as roughly one hundred people turned out to learn about the newly available Heritage Home Program.  The information session was conducted by Tom Jorgensen and Colin Compton of the Cleveland Restoration Society, which administers the program. 

After a brief welcome by Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, the speakers explained the Heritate Home Program and answered questions from the audiance. 

The Heritage Home Program is now available in the City of Euclid through the end of this year.  The centerpeice of the program is the free technical assitance that is provided to homewoners.  Through this service, homeowners receive consultation and advise from highly-qualified staff to better ensure a proper and successful renovation project.

Homeowners that are in need of financing for their home-improvement project may also qualify for a low-interest loan through the Heritage Home Program.  The program provides loans at a 2% fixed rate in the amount of $13,000 to $150,000.

To be elligible for the loan program, the house must be at least 50 years old. Both interior and exterior projects are eligible for financing by the program. The types of projects not eligible for the program are vinyl siding, vinyl windows, swimming pools, non-built in appliances, and, incompatible additions and building materials.

If you are interested in learning more about the Heritage Home Program or need any questions answered about how to care for your older home, do not hesitate to contact the Cleveland Restoration Society at (216) 426-1000 or visit the website at:  http://www.clevelandrestoration.org/homeowner/.