Are you in need of an urgent repair to remain safe in your home? The Residential Emergency Services to Offer (Home) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program, administered by Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. (HOCN,) provides financial resources to assist senior citizen homeowners age 60 and over located in certain City of Buffalo neighborhoods with the cost of addressing emergencies and code violations that pose a threat to their health and safety or affect the livability of their home. Assistance with the cost of these critical repairs will enable seniors to continue to live independently in their homes. This program is funded by NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
This program may only address emergency repairs that will eliminate a hazardous condition or physical deficiency that poses an immediate threat to structure habitability or the health or safety of the senior resident, including:
If you can answer ‘YES’ to all of these questions, you may be eligible for assistance!
| Household Size | Household Income Limit (100% of AMI) |
|---|---|
 | $70,700 |
 | $80,800 |
 | $90,900 |
 | $101,000 |
 | $109,100 |
 | $117,200 |
 | $125,300 |
 | $133,400 |
*These income guidelines are based on 2025 HUD guidelines and are subject to change. Household income limits are based on gross household income.
This website was produced in part with the assistance of NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
Spaces are limited and applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, as available. Applicants will be required to submit supporting documentation to verify eligibility for the program, as well as agree to a home inspection by HOCN’s Home Rehabilitation Specialist.
Due to limited funding, HOCN is no longer accepting applications for this program as of May 5th, 2026. To be added to our Waiting List for when additional funding is available, please contact our office.
For more information, please contact our office at (716) 882-7661 or by email.