Job Retention Eligibility Requirements « The City of Lakewood, Ohio -
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Job Retention Eligibility Requirements

The Business Must:

  • Be physically located in the City of Lakewood
  • Be in good standing with the City of Lakewood (i.e. no tax delinquencies)
  • Have been established prior to March 22, 2020
  • Employ fifty or fewer payroll employees (1099/contract employees are not eligible)
  • Rent or own a retail or commercial space (home based businesses are not eligible)
  • Provide financial documentation (See required documentation)
  • Have a DUNS number (Link https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.jsp) or call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 and let them know you are requesting  a DUNS number in order to apply for a federally funded program.

The Business Owner Must:

  • Commit to retaining at least one (1) FTE equivalent position meeting HUD’s income requirements
  • Have been current with rent or mortgage prior to April 1, 2020
  • Provide certified payroll sheets for all business employees (April 1st forward)