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

Eligibility Guidelines

Home Improvements

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

Home Eligibility

A 1-4 unit home, owner occupied

Home located in the selected counties:

Albany

Columbia

Greene

Rensselaer

Schenectady

Saratoga

Warren

Washington

Owner Eligibility

Home is primary residence

Current with Property Taxes

Current with Homeowners Insurance

Have low- to moderate-income:

Income Guidelines Chart

Many (but not all) payment assistance programs have limits to the maximum gross income you can earn and still be eligible for the program. Often the income limits are based on HUD guidelines published each year. If you are close to the maximum income limit, please check in with each program administrator and have them confirm your eligibility.

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
- 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. 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 (Repayment Chart):
- 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

APPLICATION FORM