The Community Development Office administers three entitlement allocations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs. 

Together these programs channel over $2.5 million in federal funds to projects that are designed to carry out housing rehabilitation, affordable housing development, neighborhood improvements, essential community services and economic development activities.  Federal regulations require that these programs principally benefit low and moderate-income families, the elderly and persons with special needs.

Visit the NYS Housing and Community Renewal website.

Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website.

Visit the HUD User website.

Home Improvement Program

Monroe County's Home Improvement Program (HIP) provides one-time grants and low interest loans to income-eligible homeowners for home repairs and improvements in the suburban towns and villages.

Eligible repairs include structural (roof, foundation, windows, exterior paint or siding), major systems (plumbing, heating or electrical) and accessibility accommodations (ramps, lifts, doorways, bathrooms).  Routine maintenance, remodeling and cosmetic improvements are generally not eligible repairs.

Depending on the cost of needed repairs and household income, you may qualify for a grant of up to $10,000.00.  Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Contact the Community Development Office at 585-753-2000 for additional information.

Home Improvement Program Documents

• Home Improvement Program Brochure
• Home Improvement Program Application Package 2013

First-Time Home Buyer Program

Monroe County's First-time Home Buyer Program is administered by The Housing Council.  The program provides one-time grants for down payment and closing assistance to income-eligible first-time home buyers who purchase homes in the suburban towns and villages of Monroe County.

The program also provides a full range of counseling services to help buyers achieve the American Dream of home ownership, including credit repair, budgeting, mortgage products and savings programs, pre-purchase and post-closing assistance.  For additional information, contact The Housing Council at 585-546-3700.

2013-2014 Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) Request for Proposals

• Public Notice Published March 28, 2013

• 2013-2014 ESG Request for Proposals (PDF)

Microsoft Word and Excel Versions of ESG RFP Attachments

• Attachment B (Word)
• Attachment C (Word)
• Attachment D (Excel)
• Attachment E (Excel)
• Attachment F (Excel)
• Attachment G (Excel)
• Attachment H (Excel)
• Attachment K (PDF)

ESG RFP Additional Resources

• ESG HUD Regulations
• ESG HUD Power Point Presentation
• Homeless Resolution Strategy Final Report
• Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
• FY 2013 Income Limits

Other Monroe County Community Development Documents

• 2013-2014 Draft Annual Action Plan for Public Comment
• 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan
• April 11, 2012 Public Notice
• 2011-2012 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report
• 2010-2015 Five-Year Strategic Plan Narrative
• 2010-2015 Five-Year Strategic Plan Needs Tables
• 2010-2015 Five-Year Strategic Plan Appendix