* Offers down payment and closing cost assistance.* Assists with housing rehabilitation for owner-occupants of one to four family houses. Part of rehabilitation loan program House inspection and job cost estimate Written specifications and bid process Advisement in selection of contractors* Offers affordable loan financing and counseling for housing rehabilitation and home improvement loans for non-bankable owner-occupants.* Offers HUD-certified housing counselors on staff to offer free Foreclosure Prevention counseling.

Provides assistance to homeowners and renters in making their houses more energy efficient. Weatherization measures include window and door replacement, attic and sidewall insulation, health and safety measures including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, furnace cleaning and tuning.

Assists income-eligible households by reducing their heating and cooling costs by installing energy efficient devices and systems.

Provides a variety of home heating and energy saving services to income eligible homeowners or renters.

The Weatherization Program assists HEAP-eligible senior homeowners with energy conservation home repairs.

Provides assistance to homeowners and renters in making their houses more energy efficient. Weatherization measures include window and door replacement, attic and sidewall insulation, health and safety measures including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, furnace cleaning and tuning.

A certified Hud-housing agency that provides tenant assistance, eviction prevention, home ownership counseling, landlord-tenant mediation, foreclosure counseling, first time home buyer counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and housing court assistance. A loan/grant program is in place to assist with home improvement, weatherization and applications for funding for other housing-related services.

This program assists income eligible individuals and families reduce their energy bills. An energy assessment is performed in their home to determine energy efficient methods to save money. Measures may include insulation, air sealing, and electric usage reduction.

Provides a home assessment to check energy efficiency, such as windows, light bulbs, shower heads, insulation, etc. Basic work is done by Westcop, but more difficult tasks are contracted out. Renters need to involve their landlord before the process begins because they may have to pay some costs.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

This program assists income eligible individuals and families reduce their energy bills. An energy assessment is performed in their home to determine energy efficient methods to save money. Measures may include insulation, air sealing, and electric usage reduction.

Provides energy-efficient improvements to homes, including insulation, appliance repair or replacement, and furnace repair or replacement.

Provides weatherization services to homeowners and renters in Onondaga and Oswego counties who meet the New York State HEAP guidelines. Services provided may include, but are not limited to, insulation of walls, cleaning or replacement of furnaces, weather stripping, and other energy saving measures.

* Provides no-cost energy efficiency solutions to income-eligible New Yorkers. During the initial visit, the EmPower New York contractor will evaluate electricity use and cost, and may provide some minor improvements at no cost. Examples include: Install high efficiency lighting as needed Review and adjust your thermostat setting for maximum comfort and savings Check and adjust your hot water temperature Evaluate the need for high efficiency shower heads and aerators, and install if needed Measure the energy use of your refrigerators and freezers. These may be replaced with new ENERGY STAR models, at no cost to you, if your old appliances use a lot of energy Check for carbon monoxide and evaluate the need for CO and smoke detectors

* Performs a free energy audit for households.* Provides grants for energy-related improvements based on NYSERDA qualifications, EmPower program which is a grant that is available to income-eligible households to make energy improvements. (Unable to replace windows).* Provides a loan to fix energy issues including: Furnace repair or replacement if necessary Insulation Duct sealing

Provides homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, and home renovation and repair programs.

Provides energy audits to eligible owners and renters in order to find the best way to make homes energy efficient. Weatherization measures include furnace repair or replacement, insulation, and air sealing to make residences safe, comfortable and less expensive to heat. Offering energy conservation measures to people from all income levels.

Heat is here to help bring efficiency and comfort to those individuals who qualify. Homeowners and renters residing in a single-family home or residential buildings with 1-4 units who are listed as the person of record responsible for the natural gas service, who meet income guidelines or receive HEAP, SNAP or public assistance, are eligible. If you qualify, HEAT will make arrangements with one of our skilled energy specialists to conduct a no-cost Home Energy Assessment of your home. The energy specialist will perform a top-to bottom evaluation of the home, both inside and out, to find areas where you can save money. Customers may also qualify for no-cost energy-saving improvements such as: .Heath and safety testing .Installation of programmable or smart thermostats .Installation of faucet aerators or low-flow showerheads .Installation of carbon monoxide detectors .Attic insulation, weather stripping, duct sealing, and air sealingIn certain cases we may repair or replace natural gas appliances (heating systems, domestic hot water heaters)

This service helps with suggestions on decisions to reduce energy bills. They also assist residents, as well as small businesses to gain access to programs and incentives to energy efficiency and clean energy projects.

Offers two programs for low-income senior citizens that includes minor home repairs such as handicap ramps, leaky faucets, caulking, window repair, hand rails, grab bars, weatherization, crime prevention, gutter cleaning, etc. Call for a list of types of repairs provided and to schedule an appointment.

Provides no-cost, energy-saving improvements which may include wall/attic insulation, repair of heating systems, repair of windows and doors, air sealing with caulk/foam, and electrical reduction materials.

Low-interest loans for down payments, closing costs, repairs, and help securing USDA loans for purchases/repairs. Currently, amounts up to $10,000 may be borrowed starting at 3.5%, repayable over a period of up to 10 years. Other loan funds may also be available for additional purchase/repair assistance.

Program provides variety of services and resources to low income older adults to help them maintain a safe, affordable, energy-efficient home.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.