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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans

Programs that provide small grants or loans that help homeowners who qualify (often older adults and people in emergency situations) pay for minor home repair services such as roof repairs, window replacements or repairs to septic tanks. Specific services covered by the programs and eligibility criteria vary. Also included are programs that provide grants or loans for the construction, repair and/or sealing of household water well systems, primarily in eligible rural areas.

Found 4 resources (displaying 4)

Thru: Home HeadQuarters

Eligibility:
Resident of area served.
Languages:
Spanish

Home HeadQuarters

726 Exchange Street
Suite 820B
Buffalo, NY

Thru: Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, Inc.

Eligibility:
Very low to moderate income families, seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities - home owners. Income guidelines apply.
Languages:
Connects with partner collaborative organizations for interpreter services.

Thru: Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity

Eligibility:
Veterans with disabilities, individuals in need of mobility improvement, and low income households. Veterans must fall between 30-60% AMI. Home must be owned by the individual in need or someone related to them. Mobility improvement must fall between 30-60% AMI, all property taxes must be paid.

Flower City Habitat for Humanity Inc

755 Culver Road
Rochester, NY

Thru: Rochester City Hall

Eligibility:
Resident of area served. Owner-occupants only. Total household income must be at or below 80% of HUD’s AMI. Property owners must be code-compliant with all properties owned in the city of Rochester. City of Rochester and Monroe County taxes must be current and not subject to foreclosure or if the owner is on a tax agreement, the owner must be current with payments throughout the entire application process. Including all properties owned in the city of Rochester. Mortgage payments must be current and not subject to foreclosure.

Rochester City Hall

30 Church Street
Rochester, NY

Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.