The Community Development Office administers three entitlement allocations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). 

Together these programs channel over $3-million in federal funds to projects that are designed to carry out housing rehabilitation, affordable housing development, neighborhood improvements, essential community services and economic development activities.  Federal regulations require that these programs principally benefit low and moderate-income families, the elderly and persons with special needs.

Visit the NYS Housing and Community Renewal website.

Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website.

Visit the HUD User website.

Home Improvement Program

Monroe County's Home Improvement Program (HIP) provides one-time grants and loans to income-eligible homeowners for home repairs and improvements in the suburban towns and villages.

Eligible repairs include structural (roof, foundation, windows, exterior paint or siding), major systems (plumbing, heating or electrical) and accessibility accomodations (ramps, lifts, doorways, bathrooms).  Routine maintenance, remodeling and cosmetic improvements are generally not eligible repairs.

Depending on the cost of needed repairs and household income, you may qualify for a grant of up to $7,500.00.  Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Contact the Community Development Office at 585 753-2000 for additional information.

Home Improvement Program Application Package

• Home Improvement Program Brochure (100k PDF).
• Home Improvement Program Application Cover (44k PDF).
• Home Improvement Program Application (35k PDF).
• Home Improvement Program Income Documentation List (27k PDF).

First-Time Homebuyer Program

Monroe County's First-time Homebuyer Program is adminsitered by Providence Housing Development Corporation.  The program provides one-time grants for downpayment and closing assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers who purchase homes in the suburban towns and villages.

The program also provides a full range of counseling services to help buyers achieve the American Dream of home ownership, including credit repair, budgeting, mortgage products and savings programs, pre-purchase and post-closing assistance.  For additional information, contact Providence Housing Development Corporation at 585 328-3228, extension 1319.

Helpful Documents

• Request for Proposals for HPRP Heading Home Program (657k PDF).
• CDBG-R Substantial Amendment to 2008 Action Plan (8,026k PDF).
• HPRP Substantial Amendment to 2008 Action Plan (2,871k PDF). 
• 2007-2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (364k PDF).
• 2009 Annual Action Plan Narrative (2,109k PDF).
• 2009 Annual Action Plan Worksheets (164k PDF).
• 2009 Annual Action Plan Projects (880k PDF).
• 2009 Annual Action Plan Certifications (1,739k PDF).
• 2009 Annual Action Plan Appendix (10,097k PDF).
• 2005 Consolidated Plan—Grantee Information (84k PDF).
• 2005-2010 Five-Year Strategic Plan Narrative (513k PDF).
• 2005-2010 Five-Year Strategic Plan Needs Tables (122k PDF).
• 2005-2010 Five-Year Strategic Plan Appendix (1,175k PDF).