Home & Improvement Programs

Albany ACCESS 

The City of Albany Access program was created to make residential units accessible for income eligible persons with disabilities. This program will provide financial assistance with the cost of adapting homes to meet the needs of those with disabilities to easily and comfortably live in their residences. 

Home Acquisition Program (HAP)

Looking to purchase a NEW home in the City of Albany?  HAP may help you own your dream home by assisting you with down payment or closing costs. 

Homeowner Assistance Program (HOAP)

HOAP provides financial assistance to owner-occupied homeowners anywhere in the City of Albany who are in need of certain home repairs, such as new windows, doors, a roof, or furnace.

Lead-based Paint Hazard Control Program

The purpose of this program is to identify and control LEAD-based paint hazards in homes and rental units at no cost to homeowners or landlords. It covers a home or rental property in the City of Albany that houses pregnant women or where children under the age of 6 live or spend a significant amount of time. If you qualify, the program includes lead testing and making your home lead-safe up to $20,000 per unit. For information on how to apply, contact ACDA at 518-434-5265. For income and other eligibility requirements. 

Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP)

RAP provides substantial emergency repair to owner-occupied housing units in order to eliminate conditions that pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of their occupants. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to address emergency repairs. 

Rehabilitation Assistance Program II (RAP II)

RAP II is for home owners above the income levels for our RAP programs. Like the RAP program, it provides substantial emergency repair to owner-occupied housing units in order to eliminate conditions that pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of their occupants. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to address emergency repairs. 

Senior Rehabilitation Program (SRP)

SRP provides substantial repairs to housing units, owned by persons 62 years of age or older to eliminate conditions that pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of their occupants.  Grants of up to $5,000 are available for emergency repair.