BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The city may join a program that would allow residents who own homes 50 and older to obtain low-interest loans for repairs and renovations, as well as receive free technical assistance.

It’s called the Heritage Home Program . It is offered by the nonprofit Cleveland Restoration Society, which works to preserve historic buildings.

Homes eligible for assistance through the Heritage Home Program don’t have to be historic in nature, just 50 or older.

The home cannot contain more than three living units.

Broadview Heights Chief Building Official Joe Mandato said the program would cost the city $6,300 a year.

He said the city used to offer the program to residents, but stopped for some reason.

Mandato said that 2,359 homes in Broadview Heights may qualify for t

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