Home Improvement Grants


To receive any grant funding for home repairs, all applicants must occupy the home with the deed in their name, carry homeowner's insurance, and have the property taxes in their name - paid and current. Land Contracts are NOT accepted.

Grant recipients will be required to sign a Note and Mortgage that states that you must maintain the improved housing unit as your principal place of residence for two (2) to five (5) years following the completion of the project. Failure to do so will result in the recipient having to repay the entire grant.

NOTE: The programs listed below may not be available at all times. Please call for more information.

Affordable Housing Corporation Program
The Affordable Housing Corporation Program provides grants of up to 60% of the total cost of the home improvement project. The program participant is responsible to pay the remaining 40%. Available to all low to moderate income homeowners who reside in Allegany County.

HOME Program
the HOME Program provides grants to very low income homeowners throughout Allegany County to assist with costs associated with bringing the home up to health and safety codes.

Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program
The Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program provides grants to very low income homeowners to assist with rehabilitation assistance.

CDBG Small Cities Program
The CDBG Small Cities Program provides grants to low income homeowners located in various towns and villages throughout Allegany County, assisting the homeowner with renovation costs to be in compliance with state and local codes.

RESTORE Program
The RESTORE Program provides emergency home repair grants to low income elderly homeowners throughout Allegany County.

To speak with a program representative or to set up an appointment, please contact:

Belfast ACCESS Center
Edna Elling, Services Navigator
44 Main Street
(585) 365-2157
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Belfast ACCESS Center

Belmont ACCESS Center
Sylvia McComb, Services Navigator
84 Schuyler St
(585) 268-7605
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Belmont ACCESS Center

Bolivar ACCESS Center
Theresa Carl, Services Navigator
71 Boss Street
(585) 928-1471
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Bolivar ACCESS Center

Wellsville ACCESS Center
Theresa Roeske, Services Navigator
289 North Main St
(585) 593-6106
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Wellsville ACCESS Center