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Energy Saving Loan Programs

PLEASE NOTE:   ALL PROGRAMS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

• APPLICATIONS FOR THE 50/50 PROGRAM ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME
• ANYTHING BEYOND BASIC (NON-ROOF-RELATED) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IS NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

Low-income first-time home buyers who are purchasing homes in the City of Buffalo may receive a conditional grant for one half of the rehab cost, up to a maximum of $25,000, to assist in the rehabilitation of an existing one- or two-family home located anywhere in the City of Buffalo.   Under the 50/50 program, City funds will be used to match private financing for renovations to bring the property into compliance with local standards and lead based paint hazard reduction requirements. Click here for more information.

The Emergency Repair Program provides financial assistance to address emergency situations such as utility service interruption or the repair of an individual component system that is in poor or dangerous condition.  An Emergency Conditions Verification Form must accompany an application for Emergency Assistance.  Conditions noted with each request for emergency assistance will be verified by a representative of the Office of Strategic Planning.  Click here for more information.