Housing Services
Information & Services Available:
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Affordable Places to Live
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Eviction and/or Foreclosure Assistance
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Homelessness Assistance
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Section 8 (HCV & PBV)
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Home Repair Assistance
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Home Buyer Workshop
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Weatherization Program
Our housing services are available to residents of Allegany County, NY only.
Vacant Rental Program- Apply by March 4, 2025!
Provides funding to rehabilitate vacant rental units, ensuring safe, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income renters. Eligible landlords can receive up to $75,000 per unit for necessary repairs.
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Eligible Activities: Health & safety improvements, code violation corrections, accessibility modifications, environmental remediation, and other necessary repairs.
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Eligible Properties: 1-5 unit residential properties, mixed-use buildings (up to 5 housing units), and buildings converted to residential use.
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Ineligible Properties: Mobile/manufactured homes, properties in foreclosure, and detached accessory structures (unless previously legal housing).
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Priority Given To: Allegany County landlords, those with 2+ years' experience, rental assistance program participants (1+ year in the last 3), landlords with fewer than 20 rental units, and completed applications with required documentation.
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Compliance Requirements: 10-year Regulatory Period with rent limits & income restrictions. Owners must execute an agreement & rental covenant.
Genesee Valley Improvement Corporation (GVIC) Apartments
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Safe and affordable apartments in Belfast, Belmont, Cuba, and Friendship (NY)
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All apartments are pet and smoke free
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Current openings:
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None at this time. Applicants are being added to our waitlist.
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Eviction and Foreclosure Assistance
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We may be able to help you stay in your home.
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We assist in tenant/landlord mediation
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Working with mortgage companies.
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We can answer many questions you may have about landlord/tenant rights.
Homelessness Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Program:
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Available to individuals and families who are facing homelessness
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Provide resources to find permanent housing
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Security deposit and up to 6 months of rental assistance
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Monthly case management
Kalthoff House:
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Located in Almond, NY
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Transitional housing for families (two or more people) who are facing homelessness
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Low income - rent is based on families income
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Help with finding permanent housing
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Monthly case management
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One current opening
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** If interested please use GVIC apartment application (located up top) and circle "Almond" for location **
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
Our Section 8 program pays 60-70% of rent and utilities
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Must meet income requirements
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Must find your own apartment or house
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Apartment or house must pass an inspection
Project Based Voucher (PBV) Program
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Helps pays a portion of rent in privately owned rental housing, but only in that specific building
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6 apartments located at Highland Pointe in Wellsville, NY
Home Repairs Program
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We can help you finance your home repairs
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You must own and live in your home
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Your taxes and insurance must be current
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Must be willing to sign a lien
Home Buyers Workshop
Buying a home is a big deal, whether you're doing it for the first time or getting back into the ever-changing market. When you educate yourself for smart homeownership with Framework, you'll navigate every step of the process with confidence.
The Framework course is completed online and costs: $75.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. administers the Weatherization Assistance Program for Allegany County residents. For a list of weatherization services provided by county throughout New York Sate please click here:
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for Weatherization
Assistance Program
Section 8 - Fraud
To report tenant or landlord fraud involving the Section 8 program. Please email: s8.fraud@accordcorp.org or click the link below.
For More Information:
Assistant Housing Director
585-268-7605, Ext. 1022
Division Director
585-268-7605 Ext. 1125
