New York wildfire home hardening grants & rebates

ACCORD Home Repairs Program

ACCORD Corporation

Amount not stated

ACCORD offers homeowners in Allegany County help financing home repairs. The program is for people who own and live in their home, keep taxes and insurance current, and are willing to sign a lien.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

ACCORD Home Repairs Program

ACCORD Corporation

Amount not stated

ACCORD offers homeowners in Allegany County help financing home repairs. The program is for people who own and live in their home, keep taxes and insurance current, and are willing to sign a lien.

ACCORD Home Repairs Program

ACCORD Corporation

Amount not stated

ACCORD offers homeowners in Allegany County help financing home repairs. The program is for people who own and live in their home, keep taxes and insurance current, and are willing to sign a lien.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

First Ward Action Council RESTORE

First Ward Action Council

Grants up to $10,000

RESTORE provides grants of up to $10,000 for emergency repairs for older homeowners. The program can pay for heating, electrical, plumbing, structural, and health-or-safety repairs.

First Ward Action Council Home Repair Program

First Ward Action Council

Free labor; homeowner pays for materials

First Ward Action Council provides labor-free minor home repairs for low-income households, with the homeowner paying for materials. Typical work includes stair, electrical, and plumbing repairs.

First Ward Action Council AHC Home Improvement Grants

First Ward Action Council

Grant program; amount not stated

AHC Home Improvement Grants fund larger repairs for low- and moderate-income Broome County homeowners, including roof replacement and major system repairs.

First Ward Action Council Access to Home

First Ward Action Council

Grant program; amount not stated

Access to Home provides grants for accessibility modifications such as ramps, chair lifts, and bathroom changes. The county materials also note separate versions for Medicaid members and veterans.

First Ward Action Council Home Repair Program

First Ward Action Council

Free labor; homeowner pays for materials

First Ward Action Council provides labor-free minor home repairs for low-income households, with the homeowner paying for materials. Typical work includes stair, electrical, and plumbing repairs.

First Ward Action Council AHC Home Improvement Grants

First Ward Action Council

Grant program; amount not stated

AHC Home Improvement Grants fund larger repairs for low- and moderate-income Broome County homeowners, including roof replacement and major system repairs.

First Ward Action Council Access to Home

First Ward Action Council

Grant program; amount not stated

Access to Home provides grants for accessibility modifications such as ramps, chair lifts, and bathroom changes. The county materials also note separate versions for Medicaid members and veterans.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

Wayne County Weatherization Assistance Program

Wayne County Action Program, Inc.

All eligible weatherization work is free; no dollar cap stated

Wayne County Action Program, Inc. provides free weatherization work for eligible homeowners and renters in Wayne, Ontario, and Cayuga Counties. The program is grant-funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and all work on an eligible dwelling is free if program requirements are met.

Home Repair Programs

Cayuga County Homsite Development Corporation

Up to 60% of total project cost for the AHC grant, with homeowners covering the remaining 40%.

Homsite offers Cayuga County homeowners repair grants, low-interest loans, and cost-sharing help for home repairs and improvements. The page specifically says NYS Affordable Housing Corporation grants can cover up to 60% of project cost for eligible households.

July 2024 Storms Rapid Response Home Repair Program

Belmont Housing and Development / New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Emergency repair assistance and/or reimbursement; amount not stated on the main program page

After the July 10–16, 2024 storms and flooding, HCR made emergency home-repair grants available for impacted homeowners in Chautauqua County through Belmont Housing and Development.

Chenango County Emergency HEAP

Chenango County Department of Social Services

Chenango County DSS says Emergency HEAP is available for low-income households facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency. It can help cover emergency heating-related needs, but the county page does not state a dollar amount.

Chenango County Housing Rehabilitation Program II

Chenango County Department of Planning and Development / Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc.

County applied for a $500,000 grant for the program round; homeowner award amounts are not stated on the page.

Chenango County has run a homeowner rehab program that paid for serious health and safety repairs to homes for low- to moderate-income households. The county says the latest round was a $500,000 grant, but the current page only confirms the program’s existence and that it assisted homes in the county.

No currently documented Columbia County-specific homeowner hardening incentive program found

Columbia County government / local municipalities / local nonprofits reviewed

No current Columbia County, NY homeowner hardening incentive program was found on the official county website. The county page reviewed contains general government information and public notices, but no homeowner-facing grant, rebate, free service, or cost-share program for disaster hardening.

Cortland County Office for Aging Handyman Program

Cortland County Office for Aging

Minor home repairs and safety devices; no dollar cap stated

Cortland County’s Office for Aging helps income-eligible homeowners age 60+ with minor home repairs and safety devices at no direct cost. The program focuses on preventing hazards like broken or rotted steps and installing handrails, grab bars, and similar items.

Make-A-Ramp® Program

Cortland County Office for Aging

No cost to the individual

Cortland County provides and installs modular aluminum ramps for residents age 60+ who have mobility issues. There is no cost to the individual, and the ramps are reused when they are no longer needed.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Cortland County CAPCO

Cortland County Community Action Program (CAPCO)

Free weatherization and health/safety measures for eligible households

CAPCO’s Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy and safety-related home repairs for eligible Cortland County households. Services can include insulation, air sealing, furnace repairs or replacements, hot water tank work, and smoke/CO detector installation.

EmPower New York / EmPower+ through CAPCO

Cortland County Community Action Program (CAPCO)

No-cost energy efficiency upgrades for eligible homes

Eligible Cortland County households can get no-cost energy-efficiency upgrades through EmPower New York, administered locally by CAPCO. The program can include pipe insulation, LED lighting, refrigerator/freezer replacement, and free health-and-safety checks.

CAPCO Energy Savers

Cortland County Community Action Program (CAPCO)

Audit fee charged; upgrade amounts not stated

CAPCO’s Energy Savers program provides building assessments and energy upgrades for Cortland County residents and businesses. It can include insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency furnace upgrades, hot water tank repairs, and heating-system clean and tune services.

Cortland County Healthy Homes Production Program

Cortland County Health Department

Home assessments and hazard reduction work; amount not stated

Cortland County says it is running a Healthy Homes program with CAPCO and the Rural Health Institute of New York to reduce housing-related hazards such as lead, mold, and radon. The page says eligible homes must have been built before 1978 and be in specific parts of Cortland County.

RESTORE Emergency Repair Program

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc.

Emergency repair grant; no fixed maximum stated in the accessible source excerpt

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council runs an emergency repair grant program for eligible owner-occupants in parts of Delaware County. It helps pay for urgent home repairs after emergencies, but the official page does not publish a headline dollar amount in the excerpt available here.

Housing Repair

Delaware Opportunities Inc.

Variable grant amounts; no fixed maximum stated on the page

Delaware Opportunities offers home repair grants for single-family owner-occupied homes in Delaware County. The program can pay for repairs tied to code violations, safety issues, accessibility, disaster mitigation, and major-system rehabilitation.

Housing Repair

Delaware Opportunities Inc.

Variable grant amounts; no fixed maximum stated on the page

Delaware Opportunities offers home repair grants for single-family owner-occupied homes in Delaware County. The program can pay for repairs tied to code violations, safety issues, accessibility, disaster mitigation, and major-system rehabilitation.

RESTORE Emergency Repair Program

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc.

Emergency repair grant; no fixed maximum stated in the accessible source excerpt

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council runs an emergency repair grant program for eligible owner-occupants in parts of Delaware County. It helps pay for urgent home repairs after emergencies, but the official page does not publish a headline dollar amount in the excerpt available here.

Access to Home for Veterans

Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc.

Veterans accessibility grant; no fixed maximum stated in the accessible source excerpt

Western Catskills offers a home accessibility repair grant for veterans in a limited set of Delaware County towns. The official fact sheet confirms Delaware County eligibility areas, but the excerpt available here does not show a dollar cap.

Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program

Dutchess County Office for the Aging / Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development

Dutchess County helps low- and moderate-income senior homeowners repair owner-occupied homes with code violations. The program focuses on major systems like roofs, furnaces, decks/porches, structural problems, electrical, and plumbing.

Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program

Dutchess County Office for the Aging / Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development

Dutchess County helps low- and moderate-income senior homeowners repair owner-occupied homes with code violations. The program focuses on major systems like roofs, furnaces, decks/porches, structural problems, electrical, and plumbing.

Utility Connection Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Up to $10,000 as a 0% deferred loan.

Erie County offers up to $10,000 in assistance for eligible households connecting homes to new community sewer and water lines. The aid is a 0% deferred loan that is repaid only when the property is sold or transferred.

Weatherization Assistance Programs

Erie County HEAP and listed local weatherization providers

No cash amount stated; no-cost weatherization services.

Erie County HEAP says HEAP-eligible households may also qualify for WAP weatherization services. The program provides no-cost home energy and weatherization measures such as insulation, air sealing, window and door replacement, ventilation, detectors, and appliance or system repairs.

Weatherization Assistance Programs

Erie County HEAP and listed local weatherization providers

No cash amount stated; no-cost weatherization services.

Erie County HEAP says HEAP-eligible households may also qualify for WAP weatherization services. The program provides no-cost home energy and weatherization measures such as insulation, air sealing, window and door replacement, ventilation, detectors, and appliance or system repairs.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

0% fixed-interest repayable loan up to $15,000.

Erie County offers 0% fixed-interest loans of up to $15,000 for essential repairs to eligible owner-occupied homes. The county says the program is currently waitlisted.

Mobile Home Repair Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Amount and terms not stated on the official page excerpt.

Erie County lists a Mobile Home Repair Program for eligible homeowners who need repairs to their mobile homes. The county page confirms the program exists, but the excerpt available here does not state the dollar amount or detailed work covered.

Mobile Home Repair Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Amount and terms not stated on the official page excerpt.

Erie County lists a Mobile Home Repair Program for eligible homeowners who need repairs to their mobile homes. The county page confirms the program exists, but the excerpt available here does not state the dollar amount or detailed work covered.

Mobile Home Repair Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Amount and terms not stated on the official page excerpt.

Erie County lists a Mobile Home Repair Program for eligible homeowners who need repairs to their mobile homes. The county page confirms the program exists, but the excerpt available here does not state the dollar amount or detailed work covered.

Rental Rehabilitation Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Owner must pay at least 10% of rehab cost; maximum assistance not stated.

Erie County offers rental rehabilitation assistance to property owners whose rental units fail housing code standards. Owners must contribute at least 10% of rehab costs and keep rents at or below fair market rent for seven years.

Rental Rehabilitation Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Owner must pay at least 10% of rehab cost; maximum assistance not stated.

Erie County offers rental rehabilitation assistance to property owners whose rental units fail housing code standards. Owners must contribute at least 10% of rehab costs and keep rents at or below fair market rent for seven years.

Housing Accessibility Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Program details not stated on the official page excerpt.

Erie County lists a Housing Accessibility Program for eligible homeowners who need home modifications. The page confirms the program exists, but the excerpt available here does not spell out the dollar amount or exact modifications covered.

Rental Rehabilitation Program

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

Owner must pay at least 10% of rehab cost; maximum assistance not stated.

Erie County offers rental rehabilitation assistance to property owners whose rental units fail housing code standards. Owners must contribute at least 10% of rehab costs and keep rents at or below fair market rent for seven years.

Essex County HEAP Heating Equipment Repair / Replacement

Essex County Department of Social Services

Heating equipment repair/replacement help; county page does not state an amount.

Essex County administers a heating-equipment repair/replacement benefit for eligible homeowners in emergency situations. It is a county-run service tied to HEAP, not a wildfire-specific hardening grant.

Adirondack Community Housing Trust / AHC Home Improvement in Essex County

Adirondack Community Housing Trust

No amount is stated on the official grantee list.

The Adirondack Community Housing Trust is listed by New York State as a current grantee for Essex County home improvement work. The official grantee list shows it serves Essex County for acquisition/rehabilitation and home improvement.

HAPEC Home Repair Program

Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. (HAPEC)

Amount varies by funding source; no headline dollar amount is stated on the program page.

HAPEC runs Essex County home repair and rehabilitation programs using state and federal grant funding. The official page says the county’s housing rehabilitation programs are funded annually and vary by location and scope from year to year.

HAPEC Home Repair Program

Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. (HAPEC)

Amount varies by funding source; no headline dollar amount is stated on the program page.

HAPEC runs Essex County home repair and rehabilitation programs using state and federal grant funding. The official page says the county’s housing rehabilitation programs are funded annually and vary by location and scope from year to year.

HAPEC Home Counseling Services / Home Repair Application Assistance

Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. (HAPEC)

Free counseling and application assistance; no cash benefit is stated.

HAPEC provides free housing counseling to Essex County residents and helps homeowners prepare applications for repair and rehabilitation programs. It is a free service, not a cash grant.

Adirondack Community Housing Trust / AHC Home Improvement in Essex County

Adirondack Community Housing Trust

No amount is stated on the official grantee list.

The Adirondack Community Housing Trust is listed by New York State as a current grantee for Essex County home improvement work. The official grantee list shows it serves Essex County for acquisition/rehabilitation and home improvement.

Essex County HEAP Heating Equipment Repair / Replacement

Essex County Department of Social Services

Heating equipment repair/replacement help; county page does not state an amount.

Essex County administers a heating-equipment repair/replacement benefit for eligible homeowners in emergency situations. It is a county-run service tied to HEAP, not a wildfire-specific hardening grant.

HCR July 2024 Storms Rapid Response Home Repair Program (Essex County administration via Pride of Ticonderoga / North Country Rural Development Coalition)

Homes and Community Renewal; local administrator: Pride of Ticonderoga / North Country Rural Development Coalition

Grant funding amount not stated on the main program page.

New York State is providing grant funding for homeowners in Essex County affected by the July 10–16, 2024 storms and flooding. The program is meant to help repair homes and/or reimburse costs when insurance is not enough to make the home safe and habitable.

HCR July 2024 Storms Rapid Response Home Repair Program (Essex County administration via Pride of Ticonderoga / North Country Rural Development Coalition)

Homes and Community Renewal; local administrator: Pride of Ticonderoga / North Country Rural Development Coalition

Grant funding amount not stated on the main program page.

New York State is providing grant funding for homeowners in Essex County affected by the July 10–16, 2024 storms and flooding. The program is meant to help repair homes and/or reimburse costs when insurance is not enough to make the home safe and habitable.

Emergency Assistance to Needy Families / Adults / Emergency Safety Net Assistance

Fulton County Department of Social Services

No fixed dollar amount stated; help depends on the emergency and household situation.

Fulton County DSS offers emergency assistance for one-time crises, including fuel needs and utility shutoffs. The page does not give a fixed dollar amount.

Emergency Assistance to Needy Families / Adults / Emergency Safety Net Assistance

Fulton County Department of Social Services

No fixed dollar amount stated; help depends on the emergency and household situation.

Fulton County DSS offers emergency assistance for one-time crises, including fuel needs and utility shutoffs. The page does not give a fixed dollar amount.

Lead-Based Paint Remediation funding in eligible areas of Fulton County

Fulton County Public Health

Grant amount not stated.

Fulton County Public Health says a program may provide grant funding for lead-based paint remediation in eligible areas of Fulton County. The page does not state an amount.

Lead-Based Paint Remediation funding in eligible areas of Fulton County

Fulton County Public Health

Grant amount not stated.

Fulton County Public Health says a program may provide grant funding for lead-based paint remediation in eligible areas of Fulton County. The page does not state an amount.

Leading in Lead Prevention Pilot Program

Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. (BCNI)

Grant amount not stated.

Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. (BCNI) may provide grant funding for lead-based paint remediation in eligible areas of Fulton County. The page does not state a dollar amount, match, or deadline.

Home Improvement Assistance for Older Adults

Genesee County Office for the Aging

No dollar amount stated; loans/grants for older adults.

Genesee County says older adults may be able to get home improvement loans and grants for work like roof replacement, siding, and accessibility modifications. The page does not give a dollar amount or separate the programs by exact funding source.

Greene County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Greene County Department of Social Services

Amount varies by household size, energy type, and yearly HEAP rules

Greene County administers HEAP, which helps eligible households with heat and energy costs, including repairs and maintenance of heating equipment. The county page does not state a fixed dollar amount because benefits vary by household size, energy type, and yearly program rules.

Greene County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Greene County Department of Social Services

Amount varies by household size, energy type, and yearly HEAP rules

Greene County administers HEAP, which helps eligible households with heat and energy costs, including repairs and maintenance of heating equipment. The county page does not state a fixed dollar amount because benefits vary by household size, energy type, and yearly program rules.

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Restore Program

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation

Up to $10,000 per home

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation offers a repair grant for Greene County residents age 60 and over who need emergency home repairs. The grant is capped at $10,000 per home.

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Trailer Replacement Program

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation helps eligible Greene County homeowners replace an existing mobile home, trailer, or modular unit that is in severe disrepair. The homeowner must own the land, be current on mortgage, taxes, and insurance, and have income below 50% of HUD median income.

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Single Family Home Repairs

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation

60% or 100% of repair costs, depending on income

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation helps eligible Greene County homeowners pay for necessary home repairs, funding either 60% or 100% of repair costs depending on income. The program is for owner-occupied primary residences in Greene County and requires the homeowner to be current on mortgage, property taxes, and insurance.

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Single Family Home Repairs

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation

60% or 100% of repair costs, depending on income

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation helps eligible Greene County homeowners pay for necessary home repairs, funding either 60% or 100% of repair costs depending on income. The program is for owner-occupied primary residences in Greene County and requires the homeowner to be current on mortgage, property taxes, and insurance.

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Trailer Replacement Program

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation

Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation helps eligible Greene County homeowners replace an existing mobile home, trailer, or modular unit that is in severe disrepair. The homeowner must own the land, be current on mortgage, taxes, and insurance, and have income below 50% of HUD median income.

North Jefferson Improvement Association Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

North Jefferson Improvement Association

North Jefferson Improvement Association has a HUD North Country HOME Consortium owner-occupied rehabilitation grant for eligible households in several Jefferson County towns outside Watertown. The page says applicants must meet income criteria, but it does not publish a dollar amount.

Neighbors of Watertown, Inc. Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

Neighbors of Watertown, Inc.

Neighbors of Watertown provides financial assistance to eligible owner-occupants in Jefferson County outside the City of Watertown to make needed home improvements and bring homes up to housing quality standards. The page says income eligibility may apply, but it does not publish a dollar amount.

North Jefferson Improvement Association Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant

North Jefferson Improvement Association

North Jefferson Improvement Association has a HUD-funded owner-occupied rehabilitation grant for eligible homeowners in several towns in Jefferson County outside Watertown. The county lists the covered towns, but the page does not state a dollar amount or a deadline.

North Jefferson Improvement Association Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

North Jefferson Improvement Association

North Jefferson Improvement Association has a HUD North Country HOME Consortium owner-occupied rehabilitation grant for eligible households in several Jefferson County towns outside Watertown. The page says applicants must meet income criteria, but it does not publish a dollar amount.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers serving Kings County (Brooklyn)

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) / local WAP providers

No public dollar cap stated; free weatherization services for eligible households.

Income-eligible Brooklyn homeowners can get free weatherization work through the state Weatherization Assistance Program, delivered by local providers serving Kings County. The program focuses on reducing energy use and can include home-shell improvements and health-and-safety-related repairs, but exact measures and amounts depend on the local provider and the home.

Access to Home program projects in Kings County (Brooklyn)

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

No Kings County-specific public amount stated on the materials reviewed.

HCR’s Access to Home program has funded accessibility-related home modifications in Brooklyn, including Kings County projects. The official HCR board materials show Kings County Access to Home projects, but the public program page does not give a Kings County-specific current homeowner application amount.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

HEAP Furnace Repair & Replacement

Madison County Department of Social Services

Heating assistance and furnace repair/replacement pathways for eligible households; exact amount not stated.

Madison County says anyone needing furnace repair or replacement must apply through Public Assistance, while HEAP itself includes weatherization and other energy help. This is not a wildfire program, but it does provide home-heating repair support for eligible households.

Healthy Homes Program

Madison County Public Health

Free assessments, education, supplies, and referrals; not a repair grant.

Madison County Public Health offers a free Healthy Homes checkup program for county residents. It provides in-home assessments, education, supplies, and referrals, but it is not a repair or enforcement program.

RESTORE Grants

Stoneleigh Housing, Inc.

Emergency housing repairs for elderly clients; amount not stated.

Stoneleigh Housing offers RESTORE grants for emergency housing repairs to elderly clients. The county says clients must meet program income guidelines.

Weatherization Assistance Program in Madison County

Stoneleigh Housing, Inc.

No-cost weatherization services for eligible homeowners; exact dollar value not stated.

Stoneleigh Housing administers the low-income Weatherization Assistance Program in Madison County. Eligible homeowners can get weatherization work such as weatherstripping, caulking, insulation, and minor repairs.

Healthy Homes Program

Madison County Public Health

Free assessments, education, supplies, and referrals; not a repair grant.

Madison County Public Health offers a free Healthy Homes checkup program for county residents. It provides in-home assessments, education, supplies, and referrals, but it is not a repair or enforcement program.

Weatherization Assistance Program in Madison County

Stoneleigh Housing, Inc.

No-cost weatherization services for eligible homeowners; exact dollar value not stated.

Stoneleigh Housing administers the low-income Weatherization Assistance Program in Madison County. Eligible homeowners can get weatherization work such as weatherstripping, caulking, insulation, and minor repairs.

RESTORE Grants

Stoneleigh Housing, Inc.

Emergency housing repairs for elderly clients; amount not stated.

Stoneleigh Housing offers RESTORE grants for emergency housing repairs to elderly clients. The county says clients must meet program income guidelines.

HEAP Furnace Repair & Replacement

Madison County Department of Social Services

Heating assistance and furnace repair/replacement pathways for eligible households; exact amount not stated.

Madison County says anyone needing furnace repair or replacement must apply through Public Assistance, while HEAP itself includes weatherization and other energy help. This is not a wildfire program, but it does provide home-heating repair support for eligible households.

Healthy @ Home

Community Action Partnership of Madison County

Repair and renovation help for eligible persons; dollar amount not stated.

Community Action Partnership of Madison County runs Healthy @ Home, which provides repairs and renovations to address health and safety issues for eligible people. The county’s own website describes it as a local home-repair resource for Madison County residents.

Healthy @ Home

Community Action Partnership of Madison County

Repair and renovation help for eligible persons; dollar amount not stated.

Community Action Partnership of Madison County runs Healthy @ Home, which provides repairs and renovations to address health and safety issues for eligible people. The county’s own website describes it as a local home-repair resource for Madison County residents.

Monroe County Home Improvement Program

Monroe County Community Development Office

Grant of up to $20,000; may also be offered as a grant/low-interest loan package

Monroe County offers income-eligible homeowners in the suburban towns and villages a grant of up to $20,000 for eligible home repairs. The program covers things like roofs, foundations, windows, siding, heating, plumbing, and accessibility work.

Monroe County Healthy Neighborhood Program

Monroe County Environmental Health

Free fire safety and cleaning supplies through a Home Safety Survey

Monroe County offers a free Home Safety Survey that can earn residents free fire safety and cleaning supplies. It is a free service rather than a cash grant.

Firecare

Nassau County Public Fire Safety Division

Free service

Nassau County offers free fire-safety presentations for senior citizen organizations. The program covers home escape planning, smoke detectors, kitchen safety, and heating hazards at no charge.

Resilient and Ready Storm Repair Program

Utica Neighborhood Housing Services

Up to $50,000 for emergency storm repairs

This storm-damage grant helps eligible homeowners in Oneida County pay for emergency repairs needed to make a primary residence safe and livable after the July 2024 storms. The program can cover up to $50,000.

Oneida County Home Rehabilitation Program

HomeOwnershipCenter / Utica Neighborhood Housing Services

Up to $40,000 deferred forgivable grant

Oneida County’s home rehab grant helps low-income homeowners outside Utica and Rome pay for needed repairs that address health and safety, useful life, energy efficiency, and accessibility. The grant can be as much as $40,000 and is forgiven over five years if you keep the home.

Shape-Up Program (Safe Housing Assistance Program for the Elderly)

Onondaga County Community Development

Up to $15,000 for actual cost of necessary home repairs; structured as a 5-year deferred loan

Onondaga County Community Development offers eligible older or disabled homeowners outside the City of Syracuse help with necessary home repairs, up to $15,000. The assistance pays the actual cost of repairs and is structured as a 5-year deferred loan.

Shape-Up Program (Safe Housing Assistance Project for the Elderly)

Onondaga County Community Development

Up to $15,000 for actual cost of eligible repairs

Onondaga County gives eligible older or disabled homeowners outside the City of Syracuse up to $15,000 for necessary home repairs that remove health and safety hazards and help preserve the home. The program pays the actual repair cost, up to the cap.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) – Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement Benefit (HERR)

Onondaga County Department of Social Services

Amount not stated on the page

Onondaga County’s HEAP HERR benefit helps eligible homeowners repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment needed to keep the home’s primary heating source working. The program is closed as of 2026-04-10.

Wayne County Weatherization Assistance Program

Wayne County Action Program, Inc.

All eligible weatherization work is free; no dollar cap stated

Wayne County Action Program, Inc. provides free weatherization work for eligible homeowners and renters in Wayne, Ontario, and Cayuga Counties. The program is grant-funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and all work on an eligible dwelling is free if program requirements are met.

Orange County Housing Rehabilitation Program (0% Home Improvement Loans)

Orange County Office of Community Development

0% deferred loans up to $20,000

Orange County offers 0% deferred home-improvement loans of up to $20,000 for eligible homeowners with incomes below the program limits. The county says the money can be used for home repairs, including structural repairs and weatherization.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — Community Action of Orleans & Genesee

Community Action of Orleans & Genesee, Inc. (subgrantee for New York State Homes and Community Renewal)

Free weatherization services for qualifying households.

A local nonprofit runs the Weatherization Assistance Program in Orleans County and provides free energy-efficiency upgrades to income-eligible households. The work can include air sealing, insulation, heating-system modifications, and appliance testing.

Home Improvement Program

Putnam County Housing Corporation

Up to $40,000

Putnam County Housing Corporation offers income-eligible owner-occupants grants to make needed home repairs, with a headline amount of up to $40,000. The program is aimed at correcting code and safety violations, which can include home-hardening-related repairs if they are part of those violations.

Weatherization services through Putnam Weatherization / WestCOP

Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WestCOP)

Free weatherization services

WestCOP provides no-cost weatherization services to income-eligible households in Putnam County. The work includes air-sealing, door and window repairs, insulation, and some heating-system and exterior-door fixes.

NYS Resilient Retrofits Program

New York State, referenced on NYC HPD homeowner resources page

Up to $50,000 in low-interest loans plus matching grants

Queens homeowners at risk of flooding, or who have had flood damage from heavy rain or other flooding events, may be able to get up to $50,000 through a mix of low-interest loans and matching grants. The NYC HPD homeowner-resources page says the program is available to Brooklyn and Queens homeowners.

HomeOwner Repair Program

Rensselaer County Housing Resources (RCHR)

Up to $10,000 in repair assistance.

RCHR offers up to $10,000 for owner-occupied single-family homes in Rensselaer County to fix health-and-safety and other eligible repair issues. Eligible work can include roof replacement, structural repairs, electrical, plumbing, heat systems, window replacement, and energy-efficiency measures.

Clean and Tune through HEAP

Rockland County Department of Social Services

Up to $500 based on actual cost

Rockland County administers a heating-safety service that pays for cleaning primary heating equipment, chimney cleaning, and minor repairs to keep heating systems safe and efficient. The benefit is capped at $500.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Rockland County Office for the Aging

Weatherization assistance; details not stated on the page excerpt

Rockland County’s Office for the Aging lists Weatherization Assistance as a service for older residents. The page indicates the service is funded in part by state and county aging resources.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Rockland County Office for the Aging

Weatherization assistance; details not stated on the page excerpt

Rockland County’s Office for the Aging lists Weatherization Assistance as a service for older residents. The page indicates the service is funded in part by state and county aging resources.

July 2024 Storms

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County

Emergency repair assistance and/or reimbursement; amount not stated on the main page

New York State Homes and Community Renewal is offering grant funding for homeowners in Saratoga County affected by the July 10-16, 2024 storms and flooding. The funds are for emergency home repair assistance and/or reimbursement when insurance is not enough to restore a home to safe and habitable condition.

July 2024 Storms

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County

Emergency repair assistance and/or reimbursement; amount not stated on the main page

New York State Homes and Community Renewal is offering grant funding for homeowners in Saratoga County affected by the July 10-16, 2024 storms and flooding. The funds are for emergency home repair assistance and/or reimbursement when insurance is not enough to restore a home to safe and habitable condition.

Schenectady County Lead Hazard Control / Lead Poisoning Prevention services

Schenectady County Public Health Services

County services are free; related city lead grant is up to $20,000 per unit

Schenectady County provides free lead inspections, free lead training, cleaning products, and HEPA vacuum rentals, plus help applying for the City’s lead grant program. The county page also says it can help with a lead-safe housing grant that provides up to $20,000 for eligible properties.

Septic System Replacement Program

Schenectady County Public Health Services

Up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at $10,000 per project

Schenectady County reimburses eligible homeowners for septic system replacement, repair, or upgrade work near certain waterbodies. The grant covers up to 50% of eligible costs, up to $10,000 per project.

EFC Septic System Replacement Program

St. Lawrence County Planning Office / New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

50% reimbursement, up to $10,000

St. Lawrence County offers eligible homeowners near designated priority waterbodies reimbursement for repairing or replacing deficient septic systems. The program pays half the cost, up to $10,000.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services / New York State Department of Social Services

St. Lawrence County DSS administers HEAP to help eligible households pay for energy needs. The page says it is federally funded, begins in November, and runs until federal funds are exhausted.

Steuben County Office for the Aging home repair/weatherization referrals

Steuben County Office for the Aging

No fixed amount stated; referral to grants, low-interest loans, and other assistance.

Steuben County’s Office for the Aging does not give a set cash grant, but it helps older homeowners find grants, low-interest loans, and other help for home repairs, weatherization, and home modifications. The county says it can also screen older residents for winterizing and energy-conservation services and refer them to other resources.

Steuben County Weatherization Assistance referral and intake

Steuben County Department of Social Services

No county amount stated; county provides HEAP application help and referrals.

Steuben County Social Services helps residents apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program, which lowers heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. The county does not describe a separate county grant amount, but it does provide the local intake path for the program.

Steuben County Hazard Mitigation / disaster assistance referrals

Steuben County Office of Emergency Services

No direct homeowner funding stated.

Steuben County’s emergency management office maintains a Hazard Mitigation plan and survey effort aimed at reducing disaster risk across the county. This is not a cash grant, but it is an official county program page tied to disaster-preparedness and mitigation planning.

Steuben County Emergency Blue Light Project

Steuben County Office for the Aging

Free emergency blue light; no dollar amount stated.

Steuben County gives eligible older residents a free emergency blue light for the home. The program is about emergency response visibility rather than physical hardening, but it is a county service with a homeowner-facing benefit.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. Weatherization Assistance Program

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

No dollar amount stated on the official program pages reviewed.

Pro Action runs the local Weatherization Assistance Program for Steuben County residents who qualify by income. The program helps improve home energy efficiency, which can support resilience through weatherization work.

Pro Action Energy Saving & Weatherization

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

No dollar amount stated; eligibility is based on household income at or below 60% of State median income, with current program year HEAP recipients automatically eligible.

Pro Action provides weatherization services for eligible households, helping improve energy efficiency, lower energy bills, and increase safety in the home. The page says the program covers common weatherization measures and is available to households at or below 60% of State median income, with current program-year HEAP recipients automatically eligible.

Steuben County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) help

Steuben County Department of Social Services

No county amount stated; county provides HEAP application help and referrals.

Steuben County Department of Social Services provides the local contact path for New York State HEAP, which helps income-eligible households with heating and cooling costs. The county does not describe a separate dollar amount, but it does give homeowners a way to apply and get HEAP assistance through Social Services.

Steuben County 911 Cell Phone Project

Steuben County Office for the Aging

Free cell phone for 911 access; no dollar amount stated.

Steuben County provides free cell phones that can be used to call 911 in an emergency. The service is aimed at older residents and victims of domestic violence.

Steuben County Home Security Checks

Steuben County Sheriff's Department

Free home security check; no dollar amount stated.

Steuben County offers free home security checks for eligible older residents. Law enforcement will inspect the home and point out potential security issues.

Steuben County Hazard Mitigation

Steuben County Office of Emergency Services

No direct homeowner funding stated.

Steuben County maintains an official Hazard Mitigation Action Plan to reduce disaster risk across the county. The page is informational and planning-focused; it does not describe a homeowner grant, rebate, or other direct funding benefit.

Sullivan County RESTORE Program

Rural Sullivan Housing Corporation (RUPCO subsidiary)

Up to $20,000 per household

Income-eligible seniors in Sullivan County can get up to $20,000 per household for emergency home repairs that address health and safety hazards. The program is currently closed to new applications, but homeowners can submit an intake form to be notified about future funding.

Southern Tier-Finger Lakes Recovery Program

New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Office of Community Renewal

Up to $50,000 per qualified primary homeowner

New York State offered up to $50,000 to eligible primary homeowners in Tioga County and several nearby counties to help cover storm and flood recovery costs that were not paid by insurance or other aid. The application deadline has passed, so this program is no longer open.

Ulster County Plus One Home Program

Ulster County Government / RUPCO / City of Kingston

Up to $112,500 on the current county program page

Ulster County’s Plus One Home Program gives low- and moderate-income homeowners grants to build or rehab accessory dwelling units, with awards of up to $112,500 on the current program page.

Ulster County Home Repair Program

Ulster County Government / RUPCO

Ulster County, through RUPCO, offers a home repair program for owner-occupied single-family homes. It funds vital repairs such as roofs, structural fixes, health and safety work, and energy-efficiency improvements.

Mobile Home Resilience Grants Program

Ulster County Government / Ulster County Community Action

Ulster County offers grants for manufactured-home owners to add high-efficiency heat pumps, insulation, and electrical improvements. The program is aimed at low- and moderate-income households and is intended to reduce utility costs and improve indoor air quality.

Ulster County Plus One ADU Home Program

Ulster County Government / RUPCO / City of Kingston

Up to $112,500

Ulster County’s Plus One ADU Home Program gives eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners grants to build or rehab code-compliant accessory dwelling units, with awards up to $112,500 on the current page. In exchange, participants must rent the unit at an affordable rate for at least 10 years.

Warren County Weatherization Assistance Program

Warren County Planning & Community Development / local weatherization provider

Free weatherization services; page says average annual energy costs drop by $413 per home

Warren County offers income-eligible households free weatherization services that improve home efficiency and can lower energy bills. The work may include insulation, air sealing, heating system tune-ups and repairs, lighting and refrigeration upgrades, and limited window or door work.

Warren County / Homes and Community Renewal storm-repair homeowner assistance for July 2024 storms

New York State Homes and Community Renewal, delivered locally in Warren County through North Country Rural Development Coalition

New York State has a homeowner repair grant for people in Warren County affected by the July 10-16, 2024 storms and flooding, with local help in Warren County through North Country Rural Development Coalition.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit

Warren County Department of Social Services

Warren County’s Department of Social Services helps eligible low-income households access HEAP, including a Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit for home heating systems.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit

Warren County Department of Social Services

Warren County’s Department of Social Services helps eligible low-income households access HEAP, including a Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefit for home heating systems.

Home Repair/Rehabilitation assistance through NY Connects / Washington County Office for Aging

Washington County Office for Aging and Disability Resource Center (NY Connects)

No cash amount stated; referral and assessment service

Washington County says its Office for Aging / NY Connects can provide information, direct services, referrals, and a needs assessment that may connect residents to home repair and rehabilitation resources. The page does not name a cash grant or dollar amount.

Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Assistance

Washington County Department of Planning in partnership with Rebuild Saratoga and Pride of Ticonderoga

Countywide rehabilitation assistance; amount not stated on the public page reviewed

Washington County adopted contracts in 2024 to provide homeowner housing rehabilitation assistance countywide. The county record confirms the program exists, but the public resolution text does not state a dollar amount on the page reviewed.

Homeowner Housing Repair Program

Wayne County / Housing Council at PathStone

Amount not stated on the county page

Wayne County and PathStone help income-qualified homeowners pay for needed repairs when cost is the limiting factor. The program covers repairs like roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, insulation, and accessibility work, but the county page does not state a dollar cap.

Wayne County Weatherization Assistance Program

Wayne County Action Program, Inc.

All eligible weatherization work is free; no dollar cap stated

Wayne County Action Program, Inc. provides free weatherization work for eligible homeowners and renters in Wayne, Ontario, and Cayuga Counties. The program is grant-funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and all work on an eligible dwelling is free if program requirements are met.

Con Edison and NYSERDA Coordinated Incentive Program for Westchester County Weatherization Projects

Con Edison and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Additional $1,000 incentive for some Westchester homes that do not meet Con Edison Weather Ready criteria

Westchester homeowners may get extra weatherization incentives through a Con Edison/NYSERDA coordinated program, and eligible Westchester homes outside Con Edison criteria can get an additional $1,000 NYSERDA incentive. The fact sheet says the program is for certain Con Edison-heated or electric homes in Westchester.

Westchester County Property Improvement Program

Westchester County, with applications assisted by the White Plains Housing Authority

Not stated

Westchester County provides limited repair money for senior homeowners, with the White Plains Housing Authority helping with applications. The county inspects the home first, and the guide says the money is not paid directly to homeowners.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

Weatherization Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers weatherization services for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners and renters in Wyoming and nearby counties. The page says it can include audits, health and safety measures, education, and furnace repairs, but gives no dollar amount.

Home Rehabilitation Program — HOME Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County offers a HOME rehabilitation program for owner-occupied homes in Wyoming County. It provides moderate renovations, but the page does not state a dollar amount.

RESTORE Program

Community Action for Wyoming County

Community Action for Wyoming County runs the RESTORE emergency home repair program for very low-income elderly homeowners in Wyoming County. It funds urgent repairs that remove a health and safety threat, but the page does not give a dollar limit.