The West Side Home Repair Program assists owner-occupied homes in Buffalo’s 14201 and 14213 zip codes with needed home repairs.
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Are you a West Side homeowner in need of exterior home repairs or other code, health and safety repairs? The West Side Home Repair Program provides conditional grants to assist owner-occupied homes with the cost of addressing needed home repairs that keep their homes healthy, warm and dry. This program is funded by NYS Affordable Housing Corporation.
What types of modifications are eligible?
This program focuses on exterior repairs to keep your home warm and dry, but may also assist with interior housing code violations. Repairs may include:
- Repair, stabilization or replacement of damaged or leaking roofs, chimneys, roof vents and gutters.
- Repair or stabilization of foundations and porches.
- Repair or replacement of damaged siding.
- Broken, inoperable or unsecured windows and door repair or replacement.
- Repairs or replacements of failed heating system and hot water tanks.
- Repairs to broken, cracked or damaged sewage and main water lines.
- Repairs to leaking plumbing.
- Repairs or updates to electrical systems.
- Interior ceiling and wall repairs caused by leaks.
Are you eligible for assistance?
- Do you own and occupy a 1-2 unit residential property as the homeowner (name on deed) located in the City of Buffalo’s West Side zip codes 14201 or 14213?
- Are you up to date on City and County property taxes and water/sewer/user fee payments?
- Do you have current home insurance coverage?
- Does your annual, gross household income fall below 90% of the Area Median Income (AMI,) as defined by HUD? (Please review the income guidelines to the right.)
If you can answer ‘YES’ to all of these questions, you may be eligible for assistance!
Income Guidelines
| Household Size | Household Income Limit (90% of AMI) |
|---|---|
 | $63,630 |
 | $72,720 |
 | $81,810 |
 | $90,900 |
 | $98,190 |
 | $105,480 |
 | $112,770 |
 | $120,060 |
*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.
How can you apply?
Due to limited funding, HOCN is no longer accepting applications for this program as of March 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.