Operation Paintbrush

Each year the City of Lakewood, Division of Community Development (DCD) hires contractors to wash, scrape and paint homes receiving free paint and labor through the Operation Paintbrush Program.

To qualify for this program, applicants must own and reside on their Lakewood property and meet the income guidelines listed here.

Each year the a couple dozen properties are painted through the program. Starting this year, all participating properties must choose from a color palette approved by the city and the Cleveland Restoration Society.

Application forms are now available online or by mail. To be considered for assistance through the program, completed forms and accompanying documentation must be returned to the Division of Community Development, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Call 529-HOME for more details.