HOUSING SERVICES
Committed to safe & affordable housing for our community
Genesee Valley Improvement Corporation (GVIC) Apartments
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Safe and affordable apartments in Belfast, Belmont, Cuba, and Friendship (NY)
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All apartments are pet and smoke free
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Current openings:
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1 Bedroom - Belmont, NY (posted 8/19/2020)
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Eviction and Foreclosure Assistance
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We may be able to help you stay in your home.
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We assist in tenant/landlord mediation
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Working with mortgage companies.
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We can answer many questions you may have about landlord/tenant rights.
Homelessness Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Program:
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Available to individuals and families who are facing homelessness
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Provide resources to find permanent housing
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Security deposit and up to 6 months of rental assistance
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Monthly case management
Solutions to End Homelessness Program:
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Available to individuals and families at-risk of homelessness
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Assistance with back rent
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Assistance with back utilities
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Assistance with security deposits
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Monthly case management
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Income restrictions
Kalthoff House:
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Located in Almond, NY
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Transitional housing for families (two or more people) who are facing homelessness
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Low income - rent is based on families income
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Help with finding permanent housing
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Monthly case management
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Current openings:
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1 bedroom with handicapped accessibility (posted 8/20/2020)
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2 bedroom with bonus "study" room (posted 8/20/2020)
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3 bedroom (posted 8/20/2020)
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** If interested please use GVIC apartment application (located up top) and circle "Almond" for location **
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
Our Section 8 program pays 60-70% of rent and utilities
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Must meet income requirements
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Must find your own apartment or house
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Apartment or house must pass an inspection
Project Based Voucher (PBV) Program
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Helps pays a portion of rent in privately owned rental housing, but only in that specific building
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6 apartments located at Highland Pointe in Wellsville, NY
Home Repairs Program
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We can help you finance your home repairs
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You must own and live in your home
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Your taxes and insurance must be current
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Must be willing to sign a lien
Home Buyers Workshop
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Sign up for our Home Buyers' Workshop Series to learn about:
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Budgeting
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Credit
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Shopping for a home
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The loan application process
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Home maintenance and more
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The workshop is a requirement for certain loans and to access down payment assistance for lenders
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Next Workshop: TBD
Weatherization Assistance Program
Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. administers the Weatherization Assistance Program for Allegany County residents. For a list of weatherization services provided by county throughout New York Sate please click here:
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for Weatherization
Assistance Program
For More Information:
Assistant Housing Director
585-268-7605, Ext. 1022
Division Director
585-268-7605 Ext. 1125
