A NYS program that helps low- and moderate-income homeowners pay for critical repairs. To qualify, a household's total income must be below 80% of the area median income. Homeowners who qualify can receive up to $40,000 per household to cover the costs of repairs such as:ADA improvementsRoof repairsAddressing code violationsUtility upgradesMold remediationInstalling safety featuresAccessibility modificationsStructural repairs

Provides financial help with heating and cooling for low-income households. Also could help with Furnace repairs or replacement for income eligible individuals

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

* 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.

CAPCO Energy services now covers Tompkins AND Cortland county residentsEMPOWER NEW YORK (NYSERDA) insulates floors, walls and attics repairs and replaces heating systems repairs and replaces hot water tanks reduces drafts through caulking and weatherstripping inspects combustion appliances tests refrigerator efficiency installs carbon monoxide and smoke detectors makes minor repairs checks homes' health and safetyENERGY SAVERS insulates floors, walls and attics reduces drafts through air sealing, caulking and weather-strippingWEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) insulates floors, walls and attics repairs and replaces heating systems repairs and replaces hot water tanks reduces drafts through caulking and weatherstripping inspects combustion appliances tests refrigerator efficiency installs carbon monoxide and smoke detectors makes minor repairs checks homes' health and safety Bathroom and kitchen ventilation

HEAP provides Delaware County's eligible older population with financial help to pay home heating bills. HEAP assistance may be applied for by those 60+ yrs by calling and requesting a mail-in application.

Provides heating assistance to income-tested households for cold weather emergencies. May be available 2x/year. Other components of the program are: cooling, clean & tune, HERR (Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement)HEAP AC Cooling program - 60+ or kids under age 6 who have received HEAP and have not received AC within 5 years auto qualify. If does not meet those qualifications but have a medical condition they need doctor order.

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

Provides weatherization assistance in Broome and Tioga Counties to reduce heating costs by insulating and weatherproofing dwellings.

* 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

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

The Office for Aging HEAP Unit takes applications for those age 60 or over and for those who are disabled and receiving SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSD (Social Security Disability) and who do not receive SNAP (food stamps) or Temporary Assistance. Provides financial help with heating and cooling for 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.

Habitat for Humanity assists income-eligible homeowners who are impacted by age, disability or family circumstances, with exterior home repairs, improvements, and safety adjustments such as: accessibility ramp construction or repair painting landscaping porch/deck repairs front steps repairseasonal maintenance

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.

* 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.

Minor home repair for elderly, disabled and very low-income homeowners. Labor is free. Homeowner pays for the cost of materials.

Home Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Program Demolition Program Street Reconstruction Program

Offers:Home Repair ProgramsManufactured Home Replacement ProgramsHome Ownership Programs

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.

* Provides critical home repairs such as railing repair, steps and minor roof repair to income eligible homeowners. The repairs must meet cost guidelines and scope of work criteria.

* 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.

The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) creates homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families by providing grants to governmental, not-for-profit and charitable organizations to help subsidize the cost of newly constructed houses and the renovation of existing housing. Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, Inc. 585-461-4263 www.sheenhousing.org Tioga County - Home Improvement, New Construction City of Binghamton 607-772-7240 www.cityofbinghamton.com Broome County - Home Improvement City of Oneonta 607-423-0114 https://www.oneonta.ny.gov Otsego County - Acquisition/Rehabilitation Delaware Opportunities Inc. 607-746-1605 https://delawareopportunities.org Delaware County - Home Improvement, Acquisition/Rehabilitation First Ward Action Council Inc. 607-772-2850 http://firstwardaction.org Broome County - Home Improvement Greater Opportunities for Broome & Chenango, Inc. 607-334-7114 www.ofcinc.org Broome, Chenango County - Acquisition/Rehabilitation, Home Improvement Habitat for Humanity NYS 607-748-4138 www.habitatnys.org Broome County - Acquisition/Rehabilitation, New Construction Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. 607-277-4500 www.ithacanhs.org Tioga County - Home Improvement, Acquisition/Rehab Otsego Rural Housing Assistance, Inc. 607-286-7244 https://www.otsegoruralhousing.org Otsego County - Home Improvement Tioga Opportunities Inc. 607-687-4222 https://tiogaopp.org Tioga County - Home Improvement Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc. 607-652-2823 www.westerncatskills.org Delaware County - Home Improvement, New Construction

* 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. Usually opens in November. Emergency benefit: Assists low-income individuals facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency. Heating 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 season. Cooling Assistance: Provides cooling assistance service to HEAP-eligible households, including individuals with a documented medical condition exacerbated by heat.

* 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.