Belmont Housing Resources for WNY

2393 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 www.belmonthousingwny.org
Main Phone
716-884-7791

Mortgage Assistance & Foreclosure/Eviction Prevention Counseling
716-884-7791 x330

Fax
716-884-8026

Primary Services
Financial Literacy Training, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling, HUD Approved Counseling Agencies, Individual Development Accounts, Landlord Rights Information/Counseling, Lead Information, Low Cost Home Rental Listings, Mold Pollution Information, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Section 8/Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings, Tenant Rights Information/Counseling

Description
Administers Section 8 rental assistance, first time homebuyer programs, and housing rehabilitation programs. Available for Section 8 participants is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which assists participants with obtaining employment and education opportunities while building financial capabilities.

Develops quality affordable housing for individuals, families, seniors, and people with disability-based needs. Manages subsidized properties.

HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency provides home ownership and rental counseling, including pre-purchase, housing search assistance, financial education (consisting of budgeting, credit, banking, and goal setting), reverse mortgage, foreclosure prevention, and mortgage default counseling.

Individual Development Accounts: Offers matched savers programs to help save for Home Purchase, Education, and Small Business Development.

Provides technical assistance to communities and other housing providers.

Offers workshops for property owners on mold awareness, home repair, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and lead-safe work practices.

Staff provides affordable housing opportunities, referrals, and educational programs for tenants and landlords. Maintains listings of affordable apartments and Section 8 friendly apartments in WNY.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Eligibility
Open to all.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Kanada, Kutchi, and Urdu.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
All Belmont Housing locations are handicap accessible.

Date of Official Change
Aug 25, 2020

Contacts
Katelyn Gravell-Militello
HUD Certified Housing Counselor - Mortgage Assistance
kgravell@belmonthousingwny.org
716-884-7791 x330