OHIO’S “SAVE THE DREAM“ FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAM

LEGAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE

Recognizing that many homeowners threatened with foreclosure cannot afford an attorney, this new statewide initiative matches eligible low-income homeowners with legal aid lawyers and pro bono attorneys.

Basic income eligibility is 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, which is about $53,000 annually for a family of four.

This Legal Assistance Initiative is limited to foreclosure cases that have been filed on “owner occupied” homes.

In addition to income eligibility, homeowners also must demonstrate sufficient income is available to sustain payments based on a new loan workout.

Qualified homeowners are referred directly to the local legal aid program servicing the county in which the home is located to be matched with a pro bono or legal aid attorney.

To participate, homeowners call the SAVE THE DREAM hotline (888) 404-4674,

Operated jointly by the Attorney General and the Department of Commerce staff to determine if they meet income and other eligibility requirements.

For more information, click -> (www.savethedream.ohio.gov).