Residential Department - EAST BUFFALO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Senior Power Package

Funded by the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York

This program offers hundreds of Eastside seniors ages 60 and over, motion sensor lights for the interior and exterior of their homes. These lighting packages, valued at $250, are provided at no cost to participants.

  • Flood lights for fences, doors, porches
  • Interior strip lights for cabinets, stairs, halls
  • Interior circular lights fir closets, pantries
  • Interior lights are fully rechargeable
  • Exterior lights are solar powered
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Online Application

Online Application

Program is still accepting participants ages 60+ living on the Eastside of Buffalo.

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Go Local 2.0 Cohort

Go Local 2.0 Cohort

Learn more about other leading community development organizations that are supporting seniors in Western and Central New York.

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Senior Power Package Timeline

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Aging In Place Resources

NYS Master
Plan for Aging

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NYS Master
Plan for Aging

Read more about the New York State plan to support seniors and their caregivers.

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Senior Resources
Buffalo Library

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Senior Resources
Buffalo Library

Buffalo and Erie County Public Library has compiled relevant resources for seniors in the areas of health, home, and finances.

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Senior Home
Repair Grant

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Senior Home
Repair Grant

The USDA offers grants up to $10,000 for seniors ages 62+ with an optional loan for up to $40,000.

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Caregiver
Assistance

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Caregiver
Assistance

Explore support options for medicare, insurance, and respite in this article by the National Council on Aging.

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APPLICATION NOW CLOSED

Vacant Rental Program (VRP)

Funded by NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

This program is designed to reactivate the city's current vacant housing stock. Property owners receive grant funds for essential renovations to transform vacant houses into homes.

  • Receive up to $75,000 for 60% AMI rental
  • Receive up to $50,000 for 80% AMI rental
  • Awards for up to 5-unit housing complexes
  • Guaranteed affordable housing for 10 yrs
  • Serving all of the Eastside region
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Online Application (Closed)

Online Application (Closed)

Applications were due on Friday, February 28 at 11:59PM EST.

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Grant Guidelines & Documents

Grant Guidelines & Documents

Review program details, print and download forms.

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VRP Program Timeline

VRP Information

Learn more about the Vacant Rental Program by downloading these additional documents.

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VacanT Rental Program Participants

Congratulations Neighbors!

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To Be
Announced

To Be
Announced

Come back here to view featured VRP awardees and submit your request to view their newly renovated vacant home!

Apply to Rent Soon
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To Be
Announced

To Be
Announced

Come back here to view featured VRP awardees and submit your request to view their newly renovated vacant home!

Apply to Rent Soon
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Housing Resources

Rental
Calculator

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Rental
Calculator

Calculate the cost of rent to remain within grant limits.

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NYS Housing
Presentation

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NYS Housing
Presentation

Understand the state of housing in New York and the plan to move forward.

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Homeowner
Funding

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Homeowner
Funding

Discover funding available to support down payments, repairs, and other expenses.

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Tenant
Rights

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Tenant
Rights

File a complaint and understand your rights as a NYS tenant.

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Homeowner Representation

PRIVATE HOMESTEAD – 20 LANGMEYER AVENUE – 200 linear feet of new dog ear fencing across three properties, new gutters and porch repair. Served to represent property owner in negotiating accessing funds with local Community Development Funding Institute. Guidelines typically allowed for only one property at a time per scope of work. Property owner requested our support in “making the case” for modifying the program guidelines. 

The success from our representation allowed the property owner to continue her efforts of beautifying her properties, simultaneously

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Contact Information

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