Second Application Round for Vacant Rental Program Opens
Published on July 20, 2026
Genesee County is opening a second application round for the Vacant Rental Program, a New York State-funded initiative that supports the rehabilitation of vacant residential units and the conversion of vacant spaces into safe, quality and affordable long-term rental housing.
The County recommended 12 projects totaling 17 units during the program’s first application round. The second round provides additional eligible property owners with an opportunity to apply for the remaining available program funding.
Informational Session
An informational session for interested property owners and applicants will be held:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Genesee County Building II
3837 West Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
The session will provide an overview of the program, eligible properties and improvements, funding requirements and the application process.
About the Program
The Vacant Rental Program is funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Genesee County serves as the Local Program Administrator, with grant administration and program delivery support provided by G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing.
Through the program, eligible property owners may receive funding to:
- Return vacant or unmarketable properties to safe occupancy
- Address building and property code violations
- Support neighborhood revitalization
- Expand rental housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households
Application Review
The program is not first-come, first-served. Eligible applications will be evaluated according to established scoring criteria, including:
- Property need
- Project feasibility
- Property owner track record
- Anticipated community impact
Projects not initially selected for funding may be placed on a waitlist.
Application Assistance
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application by Friday, August 14, 2026.
G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing
Email: Contact@ggprocess.com
Phone: 585-368-8866
Paul Osborn, Housing Development Officer
Email: paul.osborn@geneseeny.gov
Phone: 585-344-2550 ext. 2912
Access the Application and Program Information