CHN Housing Partners

The Cleveland nonprofit CHN Housing Partners says more people have applied for financial assistance with utility bills in recent years.Laurie Leverette, director of utilities and emergency services, said rising utility costs are driving more people to the nonprofit for the first time to seek help. There always has been a significant need, though, because of the city’s high poverty rate.

Cuyahoga TAY, which stands for transitioning aged youth, will offer 50 units of affordable and permanent housing for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24.

A Cleveland-based developer focused on affordable housing is looking to change its designation to better help low-income families get home loans.The move…