Rapid Reentry Housing Funds
The Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry has collaborated with North Star Neighborhood Reentry Resource Center to provide emergency funding to support formerly incarcerated individuals and their families facing housing insecurity.
The program offers direct payments to landlords and utility companies on behalf of individuals recently released from incarceration (jail/including pretrial defendants posting bond; prison, halfway house, or CBCF). The funds are allocated to address outstanding debts, cover security deposits, or assist with the first month's rent.
Applicants have 12 months after release from incarceration to apply for funds as long as funds are available. Eligibility for participation is determined through assessments conducted by North Star and its partners.
All applications and forms are available at North Star Neighborhood Reentry Resource Center and staff can assist individuals in completing the documentation.
For more information contact us at 216-881-5440 or NorthStarReentry@orianahouse.org
Eligibility
- Must reside in Cuyahoga County
- Must have been released from jail, prison, halfway house, or community corrections facility within the last 365 days
- Must provide proof of income (i.e., employment wages, SSI/SSDI)
- Attend two (2) Financial Literacy & Education classes (free classes at North Star NRRC)
- Must submit a copy of a signed lease agreement, along with Landlord Verification Statement and W-9
- New Applicants Only — cannot have previously been awarded Rapid Funds
How to Apply
- Complete the Rapid Reentry Housing Application
- Provide all required documentation (based on type of assistance, see application)
- Applications are accepted in person at North Star Monday–Thursday, 10:00am–4:00pm.
1834 East 55th Street
Cleveland, OH 44103