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

Offers licensing, records, and informational services to village residents.

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.

Helps low-income and elderly residents of Delaware County to weatherize their homes to save energy costs. Includes: insulating, weather-stripping, sealing leaks, preventing drafts, caulking, replacing broken glass, and puttying windows. Furnaces and boilers may be tested and examined, cleaned and tuned, or repaired or replaced.

Assists individuals with housing repairs and renovations like ramps, plumbing, electrical, roods, and general home repairs.

Federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet the high cost of home energy. Both those who pay separately for heating costs and households whose heat is included in their rent may be eligible for a one time regular benefit. Additionally, households with a heating emergency may also be eligible for an emergency benefit and and/or a Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement (HERR) benefit. The HEAP year generally begins in mid-November and closes in mid-March or when the program funding is exhausted. There is also a Clean and Tune benefit, which provide energy efficiency services to eligible households prior to the start of the heating season. Such Services may include the cleaning of primary heating equipment, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detector, etc. A cooling component that assists medically needy households with the purchase of air conditioners may also be available during the warmer months. Most benefits are paid directly to the heating/utility vendor. The income guidelines and benefits amounts are subject to change on a yearly basis. Applications for Regular HEAP may be submitted online at myBenefits during the HEAP season. Applicants age 60 and over as well as those who are permanently disabled may apply for regular HEAP by mail to Nassau County Office for the Aging; 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553; 516-227-7386. All others (including applicants age 60 and over or permanently disabled, with an emergency) may apply in person or by mail to: EAC Inc. 175 Fulton Avenue 4th Floor Hempstead, New York 11550 Phone 516-565-4327. Call for detailed information.

The RESTORE Program is an emergency home repair program for homeowners 60 years of age and older and assists residents of Essex County with single-family home repairs through grants up to $10,000. Pre-applications are received at any time and depending on available funds qualified applicants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis.

A 24/7 rapid emergency repair grant program called Neighbors Helping Neighbors. These grants are up to $1,500 for quick emergency repairs.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). There have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

CHORE helps people to maintain the independence of living at home by providing free minor household repairs and home improvements that make living at home safe.

Can help eligible homeowners repair or replace your furnace, boiler and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep your home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace your furnace, boiler, and/or other essential heating equipment, $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. You may call your HEAP Local District Contact to apply.

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

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.

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 emergency repairs to homes owned and lived in by senior low-income households.

Volunteers help the elderly, handicap and low income families with major home repairs such as roof repair, heating, hot water heaters and ramp construction.Homeowners OnlyAll Taxes and mortgage payments must be up to date

Emergency help for home owners 60+ to correct problems that are threat to life, health, or safety of seniors in Broome County (leaky faucets, locks installed, safety devices, railings, wheelchair ramps, porch and stair repair, and more.) Call for details.

The Residential Repair Program exists for Town of Islip senior residents who are no longer able to perform small repairs in their home. Any materials needed must be supplied by the senior. Labor is supplied by Town of Islip residential repair workers. Although there is no charge for labor, contributions are appreciated and help maintain the program.

A local volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. Most work occurs on the last Saturday in April and October each year, however their application process is year-round. The work is completed by volunteers throughout the year.