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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
Requests for Proposals For 2022 CDBG Funding
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 2021 Annual Action Plan for Amherst covers the second year of the Five Year Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024; the Program Year runs from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Copies of the final Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2021 Annual Plan are on the Town’s website, in the Town's libraries, and the Village and Town Clerks' Office.
Also available (see below) is a copy of the Draft 2022 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 first Public Hearing was held on this proposed Plan on October 18, 2021. The second Public Hearing will be held at the Town Board Meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022. The Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment at the Town's Planning Department, Town and Village Clerk's office and the four Town libraries until January 17, 2022. Comments may be submitted in writing to Amherst Community Development, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 or at communitydevelopment@amherst.ny.us until that date.
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.
- Final Draft FY 2023 Annual Action Plan for Community Development
- Final Draft FY 2023 Budget for Community Development
- FY2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan
- FY2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- 2021 Annual Action Plan
- 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
- LMI Block Groups - HUD Release April 2019
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
- Town of Amherst & Village of Williamsville Mortgage Assistance Program
- Town of Amherst Emergency Rental Assistance Program Information and Guidelines
- First-Time Homebuyer Program
- Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Weatherization Assistance Information
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
9:00 AM - 5:00 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)
631-7051
Howard, Daniel
Planning Director
631-7051
Ulatowski, Daniel
Assistant Planning Director/ZEO
631-7058
Amplement, Kimberly
Planner
631-7103
Carrato, Amy
Senior Clerk Typist
631-7051
Fadel, Bryan
Senior Clerk Typist
631-7052
Marshall, Scott
Principal Planner
631-7074
Palumbo, Gary
Associate Planner
631-7056
Rappoccio, Roberta
Associate Planner
631-7071
Szatkowski, Jeffrey
Landscape Architect
631-7054
Voigt, Thomas
Assistant Planner
631-7710
Community Development
Department, Community Development
Community Development (General Number)
631-7082
Stillwell, Laurie
Principal Planner
631-7050
Boerschig, Rachel
Senior Clerk Typist
631-7082
Fitzpatrick, Susan
Community Development Specialist
631-7053
Klein, Jeffrey
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7057
Quinn, James
Assistant Planner
631-7104
Notice of Finding
The Community Development division has published the Environmental Review Record for the Blocher Homes Apartments project located at 135 Evans Street and posted a legal notice for the Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds. Please click the website link below to view the full document.
Click for website linkPosted on Mar 08, 2023 by the Planning Department.
Amherst LWRP Project Update – January 2023
The Town of Amherst Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) complete draft plan is completed and under the NYS Department of State “60 Day” Review Process. Please click the website link below for more information.
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