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Move to Buffalo Program

Move to Buffalo

Full time teachers, firefighters, and police officers employed or entering employment with the City of Buffalo are eligible to apply for the Move to Buffalo program.
This program is for closing cost assistance at the time of transfer of the residence.
It is the Borrower's responsibility to communicate with our City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) at least five (5) days prior to closing to ensure that we are aware of the closing and are able to fund on the day of transfer. 
Failure to do so shall result in loss of the closing cost assistance. No reimbursement of closing costs after transfer shall be made.
Click here for further information and for the online application for the Move to Buffalo Program.

The Livable Communities Housing Support Program

Fully certified teachers, active firefighters and active police officers, not currently residing in the City, are eligible to participate in the Livable Communities Housing Support Program.
This program is designed to assist with reducing downpayment, closing and other moving costs associated with purchasing a primary residence in the City of Buffalo.
This program recognizes the challenges of relocating to, or living in, the metropolitan area and encourages both new and current teachers, firefighters and police officers to consider the City of Buffalo as a preferred alternative to other housing choices.  
Click here for more information on the Livable Communities Housing Support Program.

Livible Communities Housing Incentive Program Areas

The Office of Strategic Planning for the City of Buffalo has designated 13 Livible Community Areas.
A map of targeted Livible Community Areas is available by clicking here.


The Sycamore Village Experience

Imagine a neighborhood that is not only beautiful and pedestrian friendly, ...but minutes from the excitement of Downtown Buffalo!
Click here to view each home has an extensive list of luxurious amenities that are included!

Buy a Home

The City of Buffalo has many different homes for sale, from brand new homes to refurbished homes in established neighborhoods.  For more information on homeownership programs and training, please visit the HomeFront Buffalo website at http://www.homefrontbflo.org for great programs.
The City of Buffalo has the following homeownership opportunities available:
  • Cold Springs III:   Five new 3 bedroom homes for sale.  Scheduled completion date is Spring of 2008.  Eligible homebuyer income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.  Contact Chuck Colston at cecolston@hotmail.com or 884-6141 for details.
  • Performing Arts:  Four new 4 bedroom homes and one 3 bedroom home for sale.  Scheduled complete date is Summer of 2008. Eligible homebuyer income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.  Contact Chuck Colston at cecolston@hotmail.com or 884-6141 for details.
  • Hickory 13:  Thirteen new 4 bedroom homes for sale.  Scheduled completion date is Summer of 2008.  Eligible homebuyer income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.  Contact Tom Oakley at toakley@belmontshelter.org 884-7791 for details. 
  • Myrtle 15:   Fifteen new 4 bedroom homes for sale. Scheduled completion date is Summer of 2008.  Eligible homebuyer income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.  Contact Tom Oakley at toakley@belmontshelter.org or 884-7791 for details