Albany Home Repair Program

Up to $40,000 for health and safety improvements for your home.

Own and occupy a 1-4 unit home in target neighborhoods in the City of Albany

Eligibility Guidelines

  • Home Improvements

    Health and Safety projects including but not limited to:

    Improve Energy Efficiency

    Replace Roof

    New Furnace

    Replacement Windows

    New Hot Water Tank

    Fix Porch

    Add Ramp

    Update Electrical System

    Paint Exterior

    Lead Water Service Line Replacement

  • Home Eligibility

    A 1-4 unit home, owner occupied

    Home located in selected zip codes

    12202

    12203

    12204

    12206

    12209

    12210

  • Owner Eligibility

    Home is primary residence

    Have low- to moderate-income

    Current with Property Taxes

    Current with Homeowners Insurance

Program Details

  • Complete an application and let us know what work needs to be completed.

  • Provide documents to show you are eligible for the program:

    • Picture ID with home address

    • Income documentation (see application)

    • Current Homeowners Insurance

    • Utility Bill

    • Recent Bank Statements

    • AHP will document that you own the property in an eligible area, and are current with property taxes.

  • Schedule a home inspection with us to develop a work scope.

  • Sign Agreement regarding work to be completed, estimated grant amount and more. See sample document here.

  • Sign Declaration of Interest document to be recorded at County Clerk’s office.

  • If the home is sold or no longer occupied by the homeowner, funds may be recaptured:

    • Award less than $5,000 - 2 year regulatory period

    • Award of $5,001 to $10,000 - 5 year regulatory period

    • Award over $10,001 - 10 year regulatory period