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.
Request for Proposals- Lead and Asbestos
ACCORD Corporation invites Contractors that perform the following services to submit a proposal for the following items:
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Lead Paint initial assessment and final clearance testing. Pricing shall be two segments- 1) Initial lead-based paint assessment of entire building including mileage/time spent, visual inspection, testing using an X-ray fluorescence lead paint analyzer, taking of samples of dust and soil, laboratory analysis and written report of activities/findings. 2) Lead based paint clearance testing including mileage/time spent, taking of samples of dust and soil- as applicable-, laboratory analysis and written report of activities/findings. ACCORD anticipates 10-12 buildings to be assessed annually.
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Asbestos assessment. The asbestos testing firm will be contacted to perform asbestos survey and sampling for testing. After testing the firm will be responsible for providing a report to ACCORD as per EPA/NYS regulations and format showing all testing data and results. ACCORD anticipates 10-12 buildings to be assessed annually.
**Please note that the above proposals are to be submitted on a “per unit” rate. The services will be performed on single family homes, duplex’s and/or multi-family buildings. Example: a building has 4 apartments- your total fee would be X times 4 for that building.
Proposals should include the following information:
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Company name and contact information.
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Verification of status as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Section 3, or M/WBE business, if applicable.
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Proof of general liability and workman’s compensation insurance.
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Licensure.
Submission Schedule
Proposals should be submitted via email to rehab@accordcorp.org by March 26th at 3:30pm.
Selection Process
ACCORD will review all proposals and select the lowest responsible bidder who best meets the project requirements and budget. ACCORD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals without explanation.
ACCORD encourages qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Section 3, and M/WBE businesses to apply. ACCORD is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
For questions or clarifications, please contact Patty Graves at 585-268-7605 x1022 or pgraves@accordcorp.org.
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
