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.

A listing of home improvement contractors both licensed and unlicensed in the Kingston area. Listing also includes youth available for home improvement work and area handy persons.

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

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.

Provides assistance to elderly homeowners or renters 60 and older with minor household chores or repairs that do not require the skills of a licensed craftsman. Homeowner provides and pays for all materials and supplies. Priority is given to low income and low income minority elderly.

Offers credit counseling and financial advise toward the goal of homeownership. Reverse mortgage information available, foreclosure counseling, enolization and other energy programs. Home repair or modification grants for low income elderly or people with disabilities.

Repairs and rehabilitates homes of low income, elderly, families with children and displaced or disabled homeowners by providing free repair services. Also builds wheelchair ramps when needed.

Offers an Income eligibly program for heating and cooling. Services include: One Heating Benefit to help pay for heating a home; Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit; Clean and Tune Benefit and One Cooling Benefit per year to purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan to help cool a home. Call for detailed information.

Provides emergency relief to help cover expenses such as utility bills, mortgage and rent payments, car payments and repairs, auto insurance, home repair, food and household supplies, medical bills and copayments. Also offers Holiday financial assistance.

A federally funded program administered by New York State to assist low income families with their energy needs. Multiple components are available to residents while funding is available. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) components include Regular and Emergency benefit assistance towards heating and electricity costs, furnace repair, replacement, clean and tune, and cooling assistance. All approved benefits result in a credit on the heating or electric bill, or a delivery of fuel, equaling the benefit amount. Programs run annually until funding is exhausted. The Regular HEAP Benefit is open. The Emergency HEAP Benefit is closed. The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) Benefit is open to individuals aged 60 and older who own and reside in their own home. Eligible homeowners can apply to repair or replace their furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep their home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace essential heating equipment: $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. The Clean & Tune Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit. The Cooling Assistance Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria and a household member must have a medical need in order to be eligible for the Cooling benefit. All applicants are required to provide medical documentation that their medical condition is exacerbated by extreme heat, unless there is a vulnerable member in their household. This is defined as being over the age of 60 or under the age of 6. For complete details, visit New York State's HEAP web page: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

A federally funded program administered by New York State to assist low income families with their energy needs. Multiple components are available to residents while funding is available. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) components include Regular and Emergency benefit assistance towards heating and electricity costs, furnace repair, replacement, clean and tune, and cooling assistance. All approved benefits result in a credit on the heating or electric bill, or a delivery of fuel, equaling the benefit amount. Programs run annually until funding is exhausted. The Regular HEAP Benefit is open. The Emergency HEAP Benefit is closed. The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) Benefit is open to individuals aged 60 and older who own and reside in their own home. Eligible homeowners can apply to repair or replace their furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep their home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace essential heating equipment: $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. The Clean & Tune Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit. The Cooling Assistance Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria and a household member must have a medical need in order to be eligible for the Cooling benefit. All applicants are required to provide medical documentation that their medical condition is exacerbated by extreme heat, unless there is a vulnerable member in their household. This is defined as being over the age of 60 or under the age of 6. For complete details, visit New York State's HEAP web page: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

A federally funded program administered by New York State to assist low income families with their energy needs. Multiple components are available to residents while funding is available. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) components include Regular and Emergency benefit assistance towards heating and electricity costs, furnace repair, replacement, clean and tune, and cooling assistance. All approved benefits result in a credit on the heating or electric bill, or a delivery of fuel, equaling the benefit amount. Programs run annually until funding is exhausted. The Regular HEAP Benefit is open. The Emergency HEAP Benefit is closed. The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) Benefit is open to individuals aged 60 and older who own and reside in their own home. Eligible homeowners can apply to repair or replace their furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep their home's primary heating source working. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace essential heating equipment: $4,000 for a repair and $8,000 for a replacement. The Clean & Tune Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for the Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit. The Cooling Assistance Benefit is closed. Applicants must meet all HEAP eligibility criteria and a household member must have a medical need in order to be eligible for the Cooling benefit. All applicants are required to provide medical documentation that their medical condition is exacerbated by extreme heat, unless there is a vulnerable member in their household. This is defined as being over the age of 60 or under the age of 6. For complete details, visit New York State's HEAP web page: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

* Facilitates applications for financial assistance to low income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components. Regular benefit: assists low income individuals with the cost of heating their home. Regular HEAP applications: Open November. Emergency benefit: assists low income individuals who are facing a heat or heat related energy emergency. Open January. Heating equipment repair or replacement: assists low income homeowners repair/replace their furnace. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications: Open November. Heating Equipment Tune-Up: provides equipment inspections and cleanings prior to the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Tune-Up Component Applications: Open November. Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance service to HEAP eligible households that include an individual with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat. Cooling Assistance Applications: Open May.

Home Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Program Demolition Program Street Reconstruction Program

* 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

* 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.

* Processes applications for financial assistance for low-income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components Regular HEAP benefit: assists low-income individuals with the cost of heating their homes. Regular HEAP applications: Opened November 1, 2023 (Closing Date: April 12, 2024). Emergency HEAP benefit: assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency Opened January 2, 2024. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement (HERR): assists low-income homeowners repair/replace their furnaces. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications. Heating Equipment Clean & Tune: provides equipment inspections and cleanings before the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Clean & Tune Component Applications. Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance (vendor-installed air conditioner or fan) to HEAP-eligible households. Must complete a paper Cooling Assistance Application. Opened April 15, 2024. Closing date: July 22, 2024.

* Provides non-medical help, including: Transportation and escort for errands and appointments. Medication reminder. Overnight care. Companionship and conversation. Safety and supervision. Stand-by assistance. Housekeeping assistance. Meal preparation. Respite care.

* 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

Connects senior homeowners to a variety of home maintenance services utilizing retired handy men and women to to complete home repairs. Services include light plumbing, light carpentry, painting, cleaning, yard work, and snow removal.

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.

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.

The Cortland Rotary Breakfast Club, in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, helps homeowners with spring clean-up chores. The Rotarians choose an evening or a Saturday between late April and early June to volunteer to rake lawns, prune shrubs, take down storm windows, clean gutters and do other manageable tasks. Projects are done on a first-come, first-served basis with as many requests as possible being honored. Request an application form with the type of work needed in early March from the Area Agency on Aging. Deadline is usually in early April and is determined by the Rotary Club.

Provides assistance to Broome and Tioga Counties.No heat situation: Furnace has had to have been in working condition in last year. Can not do repairs or replacement on an emergency basis. Follows all processes put in place by HCR. (application, audit, then can go into the home if the home and applicant eligible) The furnace repairs/replacement has to a part of a broader work scope.Must have lived in home for one year whether a rental or own home. If they receive HEAP or SNAP then they are categorically eligible.