Healthy Homes Production Grant

In January of 2024, the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) received a $1.2M federal grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address health and safety hazards in residential buildings within the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming. Eligible homeowners, and landlords with eligible tenants, may apply to receive these funds. Landlords are required to match 10% of the total project costs. For example, a landlord would be required to pay $500 toward a $5,000 project, or $2,000 toward a $20,000 project. Buildings containing more than one unit are accepted, even if all units are not eligible based on the requirements described below. No match is required for owner-occupied dwellings. All recipients of these grant funds are required to maintain ownership of the residence for 5 years following project completion.

Projects are bid on and completed by a pre-approved list of local contractors. Contractors who wish to be on our list should contact this office.

Applications can be obtained by contacting lead program staff at the Genesee County Health Department. Program staff can quickly determine your initial eligibility, and will help to guide you through the application process, which requires document gathering and filling out forms by the owners and tenants. The following are key requirements for eligibility to receive these funds: low-income tenants or homeowners (call the Genesee County Health Department for details regarding vacant units) and dwelling contains a health or safety hazard. If you need help determining if your family or home fits the criteria, contact lead program staff.

For more information regarding income limits and qualifications for the HUD program, please contact our Lead Program Staff at the Genesee County Health Department: 

3837 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020

PHONE: (585) 344-2580 x5555 | Open Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

EMAIL: health.dept@geneseeny.gov