FAQs

Relocation for Woodhill Homes residents will begin for some at the end of Summer 2022 and others Fall 2022. All residents will receive 90, 60 and 30 days notices along with official written notices of your rights during relocation.

Residents will have a choice to move temporarily to another CMHJA property or to a private apartment in 2022. Residents also have a choice to receive a mobile Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and not return to Woodhill Homes new development.

Once a resident has met with their case manager and developed a moving plan for their household, they will be able to begin the moving process as soon as end of Summer 2022.

You can make an appointment with a relocation case manager to edit your household, 216-293-5001.

This kind of goal should be shared with the TCB Community Life and Relocation team members as soon as possible so we can best help support that goal. 216-293-5001

Yes, all residents will receive assistance moving, including a pre-move consultation, assistance in finding a suitable new home at other CMHA locations, or private owned apartment. As well as packing supplies, and costs of moving.

If a resident moves temporarily to another CMHA property or a private apartment and wants to move back to Woodhill, the second move will also receive assistance.

If there is a need for a different apartment due to change in household, physical disability, or other reasonable accommodation, residents can work with property management to seek a transfer.

Any Woodhill resident has a right to return to a redeveloped Woodhill unit at any time before the final housing is completed in 2026.

Make an appointment with your case manager 2-4 months before your return to edit your household, 216.293.5001.

Yes, residents will be able to move into the first redeveloped buildings as they are completed in 2024.  Eligibility and lease requirements will be substantially the same as at Woodhill.  If moving into the first completed buildings is a goal for you, tell that to the TCB Community Life and Relocation team members, as soon as possible and often.

For returning Woodhill Homes residents it is anticipated that all utilities will be paid by the property managers, The Community Builders if the resident didn’t have any significant increases in income before returning. Other residents outside of Woodhill Home returning residents are subject to paying utilities based on income and qualifications.

The housing in the redeveloped Woodhill Station and Woodhill Center will be owned in partnership by TCB and CMHA.  TCB will manage the property and residents of Woodhill. CMHA will remain invested in Woodhill and its residents even though Woodhill will become mixed income property housing residents of various incomes and no longer be considered public housing. If remaining in public housing managed by CMHA is preferred, then moving to another CMHA property is a permanent relocation option.

Your Case Manager will take in your information given, household size, disabilities, and other preferences to place you in a new apartment that best meet your needs. Communicating with TCB Community Life and Relocation team members on your housing goals throughout the process will give you the best opportunity at getting into an apartment that is best for you.

Once you have found a place and completed the Leasing Process you will begin the Moving & Packing Process.

No, free moving supplies and moving services will be provided to all Woodhill Homes residents. Free moving supplies can be picked up in the Community Room at the Community Center, second floor. If residents are unable to pick up supplies, they can be delivered.

Free moving supplies can be picked up in the Community Room at the Community Center, second floor. If residents are unable to pick up supplies, they can be delivered.

Residents may choose to use movers, move themselves, or a combination of both.

If movers are used, residents can request that movers pack all residents’ belongings (with resident’s supervision) one day before moving day. Important! Movers must know this before the moving process begins.

Residents may choose to use movers, move themselves, or a combination of both.

If movers are used, residents can request that movers pack all residents’ belongings (with resident’s supervision) one day before moving day. Important! Movers must know this before the moving process begins.

Residents may choose to use movers, move themselves, or a combination of both. Please contact a member of the Relocation Team if you know you want to pack and move by yourself.

• Medications
• Hospital beds
• Family photos
• Personal items 

Movers will be available to assist with packing and unpacking the moving truck.

Yes, all returning residents will receive assistance packing, moving, and unpacking.