Home investment partnerships program

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Planning and Development office awarded Erie County $921,686.76 under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on September 16, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. This formula grant funds affordable housing development and rental assistance activities, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance to low-income households in Buffalo, New York.

As a Participating Jurisdiction under the HOME program, Erie County will utilize these funds to support housing activities that meet federal income targeting and affordability requirements. HOME-assisted housing units must remain affordable to low-income households for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution. The county is required to submit Consolidated Plans and annual Action Plans for HUD review and must maintain program records for five years beyond the required affordability periods to demonstrate compliance with program requirements under 24 CFR Part 91.