Provides qualifying U.S. military veterans with special loans or grants to buy their first home or move to a different home.

Grants are available for first-time homebuyers seeking to purchase foreclosed homes in Nassau and Suffolk Counties as part of the Community Stabilization Program. Grants can be used for down payment. Provides up to $30,000 in down payment assistance.

Helps low and moderate income families with home buying assistance, through counseling, down payment, closing costs, etc.

Provides eligible first time homebuyers with up to $39,000 towards down payment/closing costs towards the purchase of an eligible new or existing single-family home, provided that the applicant is income eligible and meets all program requirements.

Nassau County HOME Down Payment Assistance Program will provide eligible first-time homebuyers with up to $50,000 towards down payment/closing costs towards the purchase of an eligible new or existing single-family home, provided that the applicant is income-eligible and meets all program requirements.

Provides qualified homebuyers with grants of $25,000-$35,000 for the purchase of a one-family home, a condominium or a cooperative for owner-occupancy in Westchester or on Long Island.

Provides funds available as full conditional grants, partial conditional grants, and no interest loans, based on applicant household income. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in the City of Buffalo to support critical home repairs and improvements. This funding is designed to help preserve housing, improve living conditions, and promote neighborhood stability. Assistance is offered in the form of: - Full Conditional Grants – No repayment required if program terms are met. - Partial Conditional Grants – A portion may be forgiven, with the rest repaid under specific terms. - Zero-Interest Loans – Affordable loans with no interest and flexible repayment options. The type and amount of assistance available is based on several factors, including household income, property eligibility, and the specific requirements of the funding source. Priority is often given to low- to moderate-income residents and repairs that address health and safety concerns. Interested homeowners are encouraged to apply or contact BURA to learn more about current funding availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. 1.) Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Program Funding is available to assist first-time home-buyers with meeting closing costs and down payment expenses attributable to the purchase of a single-family home. Loan funds are provided at no interest as a conditional grant. No monthly or annual payments are required, but the amount provided must be repaid if the property is sold within the five-year regulatory period. 2.) Emergency Loan Assistance Program Funds repairs of a verified emergency condition such as an inoperable furnace, faulty electrical service, broken hot water tank, or break in the main water or sewer line. Loan funds are provided at no interest and partial conditional grants are available for all eligible applicants. The amount to be repaid will be based on household income. 3.) Owner-occupied Home Repair Program Funding from the City of Buffalo, NYS Housing and Community Renewal, and Affordable Housing Corporation is providing low-income homeowners with dollars to help with home repairs and make them more energy efficient. 4.) Target Focus Area Program Funds for code-related repairs are available to owner-occupant households who reside on Target streets. Loan funds are provided at no interest and partial conditional grants are available for all eligible applicants. The amount to be repaid will be based on household income. 5.) Roof Program Funds are available for repair of a severely deteriorated roof where water infiltration into the habitable area has been verified. 6.) 50/50 Program 50/50 Rehab Program offers income-eligible homeowners grants to fund up to 50% of their project cost in order to make needed home repairs. 7.) Vacant Rental Program (VRP) This program is designed to help rental property owners transform vacant, uninhabitable units into safe, high-quality, and affordable long-term rental homes within the City of Buffalo. 8.) Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (ADU) This program offers construction costs to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit. ADUs are small, self-contained living spaces usually made by converting an attic or basement, providing a flexible and affordable housing solution for family members or renters. This funding is available to property owners within the City of Buffalo who’s income falls below 120% AMI.

* 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.

Offers subsidies to low- and moderate-income individuals for the purchase of homes renovated by the county.

Provides grants to eligible low-to-moderate income first time homebuyers for down payments and closing cost assistance. Provides credit counseling and help in preparing to obtain a home loan.

Offers closing cost assistance of up to $4,000 for first-time, income eligible home buyers purchasing a home in Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Madison, Onondaga, or Oswego counties. For City of Syracuse home buyers, assistance is available as a deferred loan (no repayment provided residency requirements are met). Outside the City of Syracuse, assistance is in the form of a low-interest loan.

Provides financial assistance to families buying a home in Jefferson County.

Provides down payment, closing costs, and repair assistance to income eligible individuals to purchase existing single-family homes in Lewis County.

Designed for first time home buyers, this program assists low/moderate-income persons into ownership with financial assistance through the use of grants to reduce the cost of the house to make it more affordable, do repairs to the house to ensure it meets code and housing quality standards, or both.

Provides up to $3,000 in assistance with closing costs through a loan that must be repaid for first time home buyers. Also offers HUD approved housing counseling including homebuyer counseling, reverse mortgage counseling to seniors, and foreclosure prevention programs.

Offers grants to first time buyers that meet the income guidelines. The grant provides $8,000 to be used towards down payment and closing costs and are forgiven after 5 years.

Combines counseling and limited financial assistance for first time home purchase to eligible families and individuals purchasing their first home in the City of Elmira..

Offers Nassau and Suffolk County residents information on first time home buying, down payments, closing cost assistance, competitive first time homebuyer mortgage products, and tips on how to negotiate with a seller. Call for additional information.

Provides eligible first time homebuyers with up to $39,000 towards down payment/closing costs towards the purchase of an eligible new or existing single-family home, provided that the applicant is income eligible and meets all program requirements. OPEN IN A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS UNTIL FUNDING HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED

Offers down payment assistance up to $15,000 to qualifying individuals and families with low to moderate income guidelines, and who are obtaining a mortgage loan offered by State of New York Mortgage Agency program.

Provides qualified homebuyers with grants of $25,000-$35,000 for the purchase of a one-family home, a condominium or a cooperative for owner-occupancy in Westchester or on Long Island.

Offers first time homebuyers assistance to cover down payment and/or closing costs plus rehabilitation expenses. Also offers pre-purchase and post-purchase education, as well as homeownership counseling.

Offers homebuyer grants and financing resources to help individuals become homeowners.

* Offers financial coaching and planning.
* Provides homebuyer education.
* Participates with lenders to offer down payment assistance.

Provides grants for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes located on the northeast side of the Village of Massena and grants for first time homebuyers in the Village of Massena.