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Requests for Proposals For 2020 CDBG-COVID Funding
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 Emergency situation the Amherst Community Development Program has to limit our staff activities and therefore are reducing our Homeowner Rehab Program activities to emergency situations only. If your rehab situation is considered an emergency we will work with you and a contractor in order to oversee the work as best possible for everyone’s health and safety. The following situations are considered to be an emergency, but other situations may be considered. Please contact the Community Development main line (716) 631-7082 if you think you have an emergency situation.
- loss of heat
- loss of hot water
- plumbing emergency
- sewage or stormwater flooding in the basement
- significant roof leak
For non-emergencies, you may still submit electronically and by mail any application materials that are still outstanding in order to approve your application. Please be advised that staff does not have access to application files at this time and therefore cannot tell you what your application is missing/holding up approval.
If you were already approved/mid-construction and some or all work has been completed by the contractor, our building inspector may complete final inspections for any work easily approved from the outside of the house (i.e. roofs, driveways, etc.). Interior inspections will not be completed for non-emergency situations at this time. As the program re-opens and full functionality is restored, please know that we will contact clients.
At this time no new clients or applications will be received unless they are emergency situations. Homeowners interested in the program who are not already on the waiting list, may still submit the request to be on the waiting list form to rboerschig@amherst.ny.us
Contractors: may submit invoices to the Town of Amherst for completed work, however invoices may not be paid by the town until work has been inspected and approved by the Program building inspector and, if required, lead clearance testing is performed and passes. Please note, that we encourage contractors to still submit invoices for completed work, as we will use the dates of the invoices to prioritize inspections and approvals when staff restrictions on building inspection are lifted. In other words: the invoices will provide your place in line for approval to be paid.
**Contractors invoices should be submitted to rboerschig@amherst.ny.us or mailed to Attn: Community Development, Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville NY 14221
First-time Homebuyer Program
Amherst Community Development will still receive and approve first-time homebuyer applications for closing cost assistance at this time. The application form can still be found online and documentation can be submitted via mail and/or email to sfitzpatrick@amherst.ny.us. The requirement for the applicant to take a first-time homebuyer course will remain, however staff will work with applicants to find a HUD-certified online program. If you have a property in mind for purchase at this time it is strongly recommended that you call and discuss your situation first with Sue Fitzpatrick first at (716) 631-7053.The Community Development division of the Amherst Planning Department offers information and guidance for residents, homeowners and potential homeowners in the Town of Amherst. Find more information about services, housing assistance programs, rental assistance programs and weatherization programs in this area.
If you are in need of housing assistance or counseling on a housing matter, you can contact us at (716) 631-7082 or explore some of the links below.
On April 11, 2015 Amherst submitted its Five Year Consolidated Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, on behalf of the Amherst-Cheektowaga-Tonawanda HOME Consortium. The 2018 Annual Action Plan for Amherst covers the fourth year of the Five Year Consolidated Plan for 2015-2019; the Program Year runs from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
Below is a copy of the Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan. This Plan is based upon the goals and objectives determined to meet the priority needs of the low-to-moderate income residents in the community. The Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment until January 15, 2019. Comments may be submitted in writing to Amherst Community Development, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 until that date.
The Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan is available to the public in the Town's four libraries and Town Clerk's and Village Clerk's offices starting on December 14, 2017 for a thirty day public comment period. The first Public Hearing was held on this proposed Plan on October 1, 2018. The second Public Hearing will be held at the Town Board Meeting scheduled for January 22, 2019. Copies of the final Five Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan are also available on the Town's website, the Town's libraries, and the Village and Town Clerks' Office.
If additional copies of the Plan are requested we will be most happy to provide them. Please contact the Community Development Office at (716) 631-7082.
- Town of Amherst Community Development Draft Budget for 2019
- 2020 Annual Action Plan
- 2019 Annual Action Plan
- Draft 2018PY Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Five Year Consolidated Plan
- Town of Amherst Community Development Budget for 2018
- 2018 Action Plan (revised May 2018)
- LMI Block Groups - HUD Release April 2019
Community Development
- 2010 HUD Assessment of Performance
- Community Development Block Grant HUD Qualifying Census Block Groups
- 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
- 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
- Tips for the Homebuyer
- First-Time Homebuyer Program
- Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Weatherization Assistance Information
- Erie County Fair Housing Partnership
Affordable Housing
Senior Housing
Multi-Family Housing
- Princeton Apartments
- Oxford Village Apartment (Allenhurst)
- Sutton Place Creekwoods
- Accessible Housing
- Amherst Affordable Housing
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Click here for more information.
Planning Department
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7051
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Planning Department
Current Planning
Long-Range Planning
Community Development
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
Community Development
Department, Community Development
Community Development (General Number)
631-7082
Stillwell, Laurie
Associate Planner
631-7050
Boerschig, Rachel
Clerk Typist
631-7082
Fitzpatrick, Susan
Community Development Assistant
631-7053
Klein, Jeffrey
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7057
Planning Department
Howard, Daniel
Planning Director
631-7055
Kost, Ellen
Assistant Planning Director
631-7056
Allaire, Joni
Clerk - PT
631-7052
Amplement, Kimberly
Planner
631-7103
Carrato, Amy
Senior Clerk Typist
631-7051
Department, Planning
Planning Department (General Number)
631-7051
Marshall, Scott
Associate Planner
631-7074
Rappoccio, Roberta
Associate Planner
631-7071
Szatkowski, Jeffrey
Landscape Architect
631-7054
Ulatowski, Daniel
Principal Planner
631-7058
June 16, 2020 ZBA Meeting
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 and for public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on June 16, 2020, will not be meeting in-person and will be held via the Zoom videoconference application. The public will have an opportunity to view and participate in the meeting live. At a later date, a meeting transcript will be available.
The Public may view and participate via video or audio call in - Join the Zoom Meeting at 6:00 pm:
Visual/Display Online
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84993107926?pwd=eVRXRjFXUDRYN2FqNzBCQ0JTZ2ZpZz09
Audio/Call-In Instructions: Note to callers your phone number will display to the public, to conceal your number enter *67 before you enter the phone number below.
1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 849 9310 7926
Password: 709495
For further information or questions:
- Contact the PLANNING DEPARTMENT at 716-631-7051.