Buffalo Resident Programs

CITY OF BUFFALO HOUSING
REPAIR PROGRAMS

The City of Buffalo offers income-based funding for home repair support in designated neighborhoods.

Current Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency [BURA] Programs:

1. BURA Housing Repair Program:
This program provides financial assistance* for repair of a verified critical health and safety issue or other standard repair condition.

Critical Health & Safety Conditions are urgent and unsafe. These include:

Complete failure of primary heating system during heating season--November 1 to March 30.
Complete failure within water line causing flooding or loss of drinking water.
Complete failure within sewer line causing sanitation hazards such as active sewage backup.
Severe roofing failure causing significant active water infiltration and/or ceiling collapse.

Standard Repair Conditions are important but less time-sensitive. These include:

Break in sanitary system.
Break in water service.
Substantially deteriorated roof system.
Electrical hazards at main panel.
Hazardous chimney.
Defective heating system.
Defective hot water storage heater.
Gas line repair.

* Loan funds are provided at no interest. Amount of loan requiring monthly repayment is based on household size and income.

2. Weatherization Assistance Program [WAP]:
WAP provides free energy-efficiency services to reduce energy costs and improve comfort, health & safety. Improvements are determined during an on-site energy audit and include: adding insulation to ducts, pipes, and water heaters; repairing or replacing heating systems and water heaters; evaluating mold and moisture hazards; sealing air leaks; and more. Funds up to $10,000 per structure are available to weatherize a home in the City of Buffalo.

3. 50/50 Rehab Program

This program helps Buffalo homeowners share the cost of significant repairs that improve safety, stability, code compliance and long-term sustainability of the home.

An eligible household is able to contribute 50% of the cost of repairs from acceptable sources, such as savings, home equity loans, gifts from relatives, or other community-based organization loan funds. Also, unlike other home repair programs, it is not required that the applicant own and occupy the home for more than one full year before application - so new homeowners are welcomed to apply.

Repairs may include:

Roofing/Gutters/Chimneys
Porches and Stairs
Exterior Painting or Siding
Window & Door Repair or Replacement
Heating, Plumbing and Electrical Upgrades
Lead-Based Paint and Code-Related Repairs

4. Target/Focus Area Program
Coming soon!

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF:*

You own and occupy the property.
Your household meets income and asset guidelines. (see below)
You have eligible repair needs.
Your home is in generally good condition.
You live in a specified target area. (find your area below)

* Additional program requirements may apply.

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INCOME & ASSET GUIDELINES

Household Size/Maximum Annual Income* & Assets**

1/$56,850
2/$65,000
3/$73,100
4/$81,200
5/$87,700
6/$94,200
7/$100,700
8/$107,200

* Not to exceed 80% of HUD AMI

** Household liquid assets cannot exceed equivalent of annual household income limit shown above.

Start with a conversation.

Residents do not have to figure it out alone. If you are unsure where a repair fits or if you are eligible,

Our Call Center is available 24/7.

CITY OF BUFFALO HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAMS

Current Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency [BURA] Programs:

1. BURA Housing Repair Program: This program provides financial assistance* for repair of a verified critical health and safety issue or other standard repair condition.

Critical Health & Safety Conditions are urgent and unsafe. These include:​

Complete failure of primary heating system during heating​ season--November 1 to March 30.

Complete failure within water line causing flooding or loss of drinking water.

Complete failure within sewer line causing sanitation hazards such as active sewage backup.

Severe roofing failure causing significant active water infiltration and/or ceiling collapse.

Standard Repair Conditions are important but less time-sensitive. These include:

Break in sanitary system.

Break in water service.

Substantially deteriorated roof system.

Electrical hazards at main panel.

Hazardous chimney.

Defective heating system.

Defective hot water storage heater.

Gas line repair.

​

* Loan funds are provided at no interest. Amount of loan requiring monthly repayment is based on household size and income.

This program helps Buffalo homeowners share the cost of significant repairs that improve safety, stability, code compliance and long-term sustainability of the home.

​

Repairs may include:

Roofing/Gutters/Chimneys

Porches and Stairs

Exterior Painting or Siding

Window & Door Repair or Replacement

Heating, Plumbing and Electrical Upgrades

Lead-Based Paint and Code-Related Repairs

4. Target/Focus Area Program Coming soon!​

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF:*

You own and occupy the property.

Your household meets income and asset guidelines. (see below)

You have eligible repair needs.

Your home is in generally good condition.

You live in a specified target area. (find your area below)

​

* Additional program requirements may apply.

INCOME & ASSET GUIDELINES

Household Size/Maximum Annual Income* & Assets**

1/$56,850

2/$65,000

3/$73,100

4/$81,200

5/$87,700

6/$94,200

7/$100,700

8/$107,200

​

* Not to exceed 80% of HUD AMI​