Housing Programs

To assist the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) in its mission, Margert serves as a Local Program Administrator (LPA) for a number of state housing programs.

Follow the links below or to the right to explore our programs.

Weatherization Assistance Program

The New York State Weatherization Assistance Program is the largest residential energy conservation program in the country. The program receives funding from the U.S. Departments of Energy, and Health and Human Services.

Ocean Village by the Shore: A Weatherization Project in Pictures

The term Weatherization first appeared during the energy crisis of the 1970's and was used to describe the process of making the outer skin of a building better able to confront the harsh extremes of weather. The Weatherization Assistance Program, a Federal initiative created in 1976, provides States funds to weatherize homes of low income to lower their heating and energy costs.

Weatherization Day 2005: Transcript and Video

New York State Consumer Awareness Day 2006: Energy Savings Tips

NYS HOME Program

The New York State HOME Program is administered by the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). The program uses federal HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to expand the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing within the State.

Residential Emergency Services to Offer (Home) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) Program

The Housing Trust Fund Corporation receives a legislative appropriation to administer the RESTORE Program. RESTORE funds may be used to pay for the cost of emergency repairs to eliminate hazardous conditions in homes owned by the elderly when the homeowners cannot afford to make the repairs in a timely fashion.

Access to Home Program

Providing assistance with the cost of adapting homes to meet the needs of those with disabilities will enable individuals to safely and comfortably continue to live in their residences and avoid institutional care.

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