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Environmental Review Record for Blocher Homes Apartments 3.8.23
Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for the Special Appropriation of the American Rescue Plan Act
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.
In April 2020, 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 Five-Year Plan covers the period of April 1, 2020-March 31, 2025. 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.
Also available (see below) is a copy of the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan. This Plan covers the last year of the 5 Year Consolidated Plan and runs from April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025. The Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan is available for public review at the Town's Planning Department, Town and Village Clerk's office and the four Town libraries. 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, or communitydevelopment@amherst.ny.us.
- Five Year Consolidated Plan (FY2025-2029)
- 2025 Annual Action Plan
- FY 2023 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- 2024 Draft Annual Action Plan
- FY2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- FY2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- FY2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
- Five Year Consolidated Plan (FY2020-2024)
- LMI Block Groups - HUD Release April 2023
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
Affordable Housing
- Rental Assistance
- Amherst Affordable Housing
- Erie County Affordable Housing
- www.nyhousingsearch.gov
Senior Housing
Multi-Family Housing
- Princeton Apartments
- Oxford Village Apartment (Allenhurst)
- Sutton Place Creekwoods
- Accessible Housing
- Amherst Affordable Housing
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
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Planning Department
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7051
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Planning Department
Current Planning
Long-Range Planning
Community Development
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
Planning Department
Department, Planning
Planning Department (General Number)
716-631-7051
Howard, Daniel
Planning Director
716-631-7051
Ulatowski, Daniel
Assistant Planning Director/ZEO
716-631-7058
Amplement, Kimberly
Senior Planner
716-631-7103
Carrato, Amy
Community Development Assistant
716-631-7051
Fadel, Bryan
Senior Clerk Typist
716-631-7052
Marshall, Scott
Principal Planner
716-631-7074
Palumbo, Gary
Associate Planner
716-631-7056
Rappoccio, Roberta
Associate Planner
716-631-7071
Szatkowski, Jeffrey
Landscape Architect
716-631-7054
Community Development
Department, Community Development
Community Development (General Number)
716-631-7082
Stillwell, Laurie
Principal Planner
716-631-7050
Boerschig, Rachel
Senior Clerk Typist
716-631-7082
Fitzpatrick, Susan
Community Development Specialist
716-631-7053
Klein, Jeffrey
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7057
Quinn, James
Assistant Planner
716-631-7104
First-Time Homebuyer Orientation
The Buffalo Urban League is holding a free homebuyer orientation at the Amherst Town Hall on May 19, 2025. Please see attached flyer to register.
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1st Time Homebuyer Free Workshops at Town Hall
Belmont Housing Resources is presenting 2 free workshops for 1st time homebuyers at Amherst Town Hall In June. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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