Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Agency prefers clients call for details.

Works with income-eligible households (homeowners, renters, and landlords) to improve the energy efficiency of the home (single family units, manufactured housing, and 1-4 building rental units). Considers weatherization efforts including insulation and air sealing; home heating sources, hot water tanks, carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, solar options and more, to ensure the health and safety of homes. Grants offered through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for income-eligible households, referrals and assessment also available.

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.

Extensive interior or exterior work, including landscaping, performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations for eligible homeowners in need.

The Empower New York program offers no-cost energy efficiency services to low-income (i.e. HEAP eligible) homeowners and renters.

This program provides modifications that improve accessibility and mobility within the home. Installs ramps, grab bars, or other structural changes to a home so that people with physical limitations can gain better access of the home.

Offers several programs to assist with housing needs. Emergency Assistance Program: Intended to address emergency situations such as utility service interruption (plumbing, heating, electrical) and the repair of specific house systems that are in poor or dangerous condition (roof, chimney). Conditions noted with each request for emergency assistance will be verified by a representative of the Office of Strategic Planning. Property must be well maintained and structurally sound. 50/50 Program: Offers a conditional grant for low-income first-time home buyers who are purchasing an existing one or two bedroom home in need of rehabilitation in the City of Buffalo. Grant is to assist in the rehabilitation of the home being purchased, amounting to one half of the rehabilitation cost up to a maximum of $25,000. City funds are used to match private financing for renovations to bring the property into compliance with local standards and lead-based paint hazard reduction requirements. Weatherization Program: Offers funds, up to $5,000 per structure, to assist homeowners in the City of Buffalo to make their homes more energy efficient and protected from the elements. Eligible expenses through this program include weather-stripping and caulking of doors and windows; cleaning, testing, and repairs of heating systems; adding insulation to walls and ceilings; and minor repairs as needed. Program is available city-wide to income-eligible owner occupants who meet program application guidelines. Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Program: Provides financial assistance to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers for closing costs related to the purchase of their first home. Funds are provided as an interest-free conditional grant/loan with a five-year term that is secured by a second mortgage on the property. Home Repair Program (currently unavailable until further notice): Offers housing repairs such as replacing windows, doors, furnaces, and hot water tanks. Program is available to income-eligible owner occupants who meet program application guidelines. Targets 20 owner-occupied homes for critical home repairs in the 14214, 14215, and 14216 zip codes of the City of Buffalo.

Provides small in-home repairs and maintenance assistance for senior citizens. Typically, the service will perform jobs involving plumbing, carpentry, home security and improving accessibility. Referrals are made to reputable contractors or community agencies for larger repairs.

* Processes applications for financial assistance for low-income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components such as: Regular benefit: Assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homesEmergency benefit: Assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergencyHeating equipment repair or replacement: Assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces Heating Equipment Tune-Up: Provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating seasonCooling Assistance: Provides cooling assistance service to HEAP-eligible households, including individuals with a documented medical condition exacerbated by heat

* Helps cover the cost of a roof replacement and other related repairs such as gutters, downspouts, roof flashing and minor chimney repair. Repairs not related to the roof are not eligible. Pre-existing damages to the interior of the property caused by a leaking roof are not covered through this program. The work will be done by an approved City contractor. Owners are not allowed to perform their own work. A public drawing will be held. You do not need to be present. If you are selected you will be notified in writing. All selected pre-applications will be forwarded to Action for a Better Community (ABC) for processing. Review: ABC will review the selected pre-applications to confirm compliance with the requirements. Those that meet the requirements will be sent to the City. Letter of Approval: City will send homeowners a letter of approval outlining the next steps.

* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services: Auto payment. Auto Repair. Child & dependent care. Dental. Food assistance. Essential home items. Medical. Moving & relocation. Rent & Mortgage. Travel & Transportation. Utilities. Vision Care. Home Repairs.

Offers grants to low to moderate income owner-occupied households across Broome and Chenango Counties in correcting serious threats to health and safety issues to homeowners.

* Offers home repair services for special populations through interest-free payment plans. 5 year residency requirement post home modification is required at time of approval.

Small Repair Program: up to 35 hours per household per year of health and safety-related maintenance and small repair services to low-income elderly (60+), disabled people, and single heads of household with dependents, all eligible clients must own the home they live in. who own the home they live in. INHS pays for labor, and in many cases also pays for materials. Low-income elderly receive priority. Veterans with service-related disabilities are also eligible at higher income levels.Home Rehabilitation: Access to Home Rehabilitation: makes home alterations to help low-to-moderate income, disabled and/or frail elderly homeowners avoid institutional care. Modifications can include ramps, handicap accessible kitchens and bathrooms, widened doorways for wheelchairs and stair and platform lifts. Veterans with service-related disabilities are also eligible at higher income levels. Available throughout Tompkins County, including the City of Ithaca. NYS Rehabilitation: forgivable or due on sale loans paying up to the full cost of major housing repair/rehabilitation projects such as new wells, septic systems, roofs, weatherization, electrical and plumbing. Geared to low-income homeowners;

Offers:Home Repair ProgramsManufactured Home Replacement ProgramsHome Ownership Programs

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.

Offers furnace testing, repair or replacement, insulation, caulking, weather-stripping and other energy conservation measures.

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.

Home Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Program Demolition Program Street Reconstruction Program

* Processes applications for financial assistance for low income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components such as: Regular benefit: assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homes. Regular HEAP applications: Open November 1, 2023. Emergency benefit: assists low-income individuals who are facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency. Emergency benefit applications: Open January 2, 2024. Heating equipment repair or replacement: assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications: Open all year round. Heating Equipment Tune-Up: provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Tune-Up Component Applications: Open all year round. Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance service to HEAP-eligible households, including individuals with a documented medical condition exacerbated by heat. Cooling Assistance Applications: Open April 15, 2024.

Offers home repair and modification assistance to homeowners to eliminate health and safety threats.

* Offers residential or commercial bio-recovery and trauma cleaning services that is OSHA certified. Mold removal. Air duct cleaning. Carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning. Graffiti Removal. 24/7 emergency services for water damage. Sewage removal. Waterproofing services: foundation repairs, basement cleanout, draining, water extraction, and structural drying. Fire and smoke damage remediation. * Offers a cleaning service for individuals with incontinence issues, including cleaning following individuals leaving the home setting to move into professional care. Hoarding cleanup.

ACRHA offers several Home Repair Programs, such as: AHC Home Improvement Grant, Revolving Loan Fund, RESTORE, HOME Program, and USDA 504 Loan/Grant.

* Offers senior/handicapped housing and assists with emergency low cost repairs to their properties.