The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is for homeowners (not landlords) who experienced a financial hardship due to Covid-19. The funds can be used to bring mortgage payments current, pay property taxes and HOA fees. The maximum amount of the grant is $50K. The program starts January 3rd and is accepting applications for 30 days. The homeowner can apply thru the online portal, by phone or contacting a housing counseling agency such as The Housing Council at Pathstone. The website for more information regarding the program is www.nyhomeownerfund.org or by calling 1-844-776-3423.
The other program for home owners will pay past water bills for low income homeowners. This is a NYS program and the link is https://otda.ny.gov/programs/water-assistance/#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20experiencing%20a,Local%20Department%20of%20Social%20Services.
Landlord Ambassador Extension Program (LAEP). Provides funding to stabilize rental properties and prevent evictions for landlords who own 9 or less units that are located in the City of Rochester:
• Vacant Unit Program- Can be used to reimburse a landlord with funds up to $5k to make repairs and do maintenance on a vacant property.
• Code Violation Program- The program will pay for repairs up to $15K per unit for properties with open code violations.
• Eviction Prevention Program- Can assist landlords with delinquent rent, mortgage payments and property tax payments up to $15K/unit
For application and info: www.thehousingcoucil.org/laep
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