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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.
- FY 2023 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- 2024 Draft Annual Action Plan
- FY2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Final FY 2023 Annual Action Plan for Community Development
- Final FY 2023 Budget for Community Development
- FY2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Final 2022 Annual Action Plan
- FY2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Final 2021 Annual Action Plan
- Final 2020 Annual Action Plan
- Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan to Establish the Northwest Amherst Community Center
- 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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