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Housing-Based Injury Control and Prevention Program - ECDOH

95 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202

Eligibility

Residents of Erie County. Service Area: Erie County.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Application process

To request an inspection, or to file a complaint, complete the Residential Service Request/Complaint Form online or call 716-961-6800.

Fees

Free

Service area

Erie County, NY
Addresses complaints about housing issues that are a health or safety risk to the people living there. Serious health and safety risks may include improper venting, sanitary sewer leaks, lack of heat or other utilities, blocked egress/exits, and conditions that may cause lead poisoning. Program staff investigate issues, provide education and information, and let the property owner know that the problems need to be fixed. If the property owner does not fix the problems, then the ECDOH can bring the owner to Housing Court or a Commissioner’s Hearing.

Last assured

05/08/2025

Providing organization

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)