AHC Home Improvement Program

Affordable Housing Corporation Home Improvement Program

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

Own and occupy a 1-4 unit home in the counties of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Warren and Washington

Funding provided by NYS Homes and Community Renewal

Health and Safety projects including but not limited to:

Improve Energy Efficiency

Replace Roof

New Furnace

New Hot Water Tank

Update Electrical System

Paint Exterior

A 1-4 unit home, owner occupied

Home located in the selected counties:

Albany

Columbia

Greene

Rensselaer

Schenectady

Saratoga

Warren

Washington

Home is primary residence

Have low- to moderate-income

Current with Property Taxes

Current with Homeowners Insurance

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
- Documentation verifying 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.
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