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Rental Criteria

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Rental Criteria

Leasing Information

Leasing Requirements & Application Process

The Longfellow offers comfortable, affordable apartment living in a welcoming senior community in Cleveland, Ohio. Our team is here to help guide prospective residents through the application and qualification process from start to finish.

Before You Apply

Applications are reviewed based on the community's leasing requirements, screening criteria, income eligibility, and required household documentation. Reviewing the information below before applying can help make the application process easier.

Affordable Senior Living

The Longfellow provides affordable apartment homes designed to support comfortable and independent senior living.

Helpful Note

Eligibility requirements may vary depending on household size, income level, and the apartment home for which you are applying.

Income Guidelines

The Longfellow participates in affordable housing programs with household income requirements. Eligibility is determined based on household size, total household income, and the income limits applicable to the apartment home.

The amounts below represent maximum annual household income limits.

Income Level 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons
30% AMI $22,050 $25,200 $28,350 $33,000
50% AMI $36,750 $42,000 $47,250 $52,500
60% AMI $44,100 $50,400 $56,700 $63,000

Income limits vary by household size and program.
Meeting an income limit does not guarantee eligibility or apartment availability. Please contact the management team if you have questions about which income limit may apply to your household.

Income limits are based on current affordable housing program guidelines and are subject to change.

Overview of Screening Criteria

  • Household income must meet applicable affordable housing requirements.
  • Rental history may be reviewed as part of the application process.
  • Credit and other screening criteria may apply.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the ability to meet their rental obligations.

Completing Your Application

Please complete the application in its entirety and provide information for all members of your household.

If a section does not apply to your household, enter N/A where appropriate. Missing information or documentation may delay processing.

What You'll Need

Additional documentation may be required to verify household composition, income, and assets. Having these documents available can help make the application process easier.

Proof of Identity

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Social Security documentation
  • Additional household identification, if requested

Proof of Income

  • Recent pay stubs, if employed
  • Social Security benefit documentation
  • Pension or retirement income documentation
  • Other applicable household income documentation

Proof of Assets

  • Checking account statements
  • Savings account statements
  • Retirement account statements
  • Other applicable asset documentation

Apply for an Apartment Home

Ready to get started? Complete The Longfellow's online application using the secure application portal below.

Start Your Application

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Need Help Applying?

Our management team is available to answer questions about eligibility, required documentation, apartment availability, or the application process.

The Longfellow 650 E 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44110

Once your completed application and requested documentation have been received, the management team can begin reviewing your application and discuss current or upcoming apartment availability.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Longfellow.

Contact our management team if you need assistance with eligibility, documentation, or your application.