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The Community Development division of the Amherst Planning Department offers information and guidance for residents, homeowners and potential homeowners in the Town of Amherst. Find more information about services, housing assistance programs, rental assistance programs and weatherization programs in this area.
If you are in need of housing assistance or counseling on a housing matter, you can contact us at (716) 631-7082 or explore some of the links below.
On April 11, 2015 Amherst submitted its Five Year Consolidated Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, on behalf of the Amherst-Cheektowaga-Tonawanda HOME Consortium. The 2018 Annual Action Plan for Amherst covers the fourth year of the Five Year Consolidated Plan for 2015-2019; the Program Year runs from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
Below is a copy of the Draft 2018 Annual Action Plan. This Plan is based upon the goals and objectives determined to meet the priority needs of the low-to-moderate income residents in the community. The Draft 2018 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment until January 15, 2018. Comments may be submitted in writing to Amherst Community Development, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 until that date.
The Draft 2018 Annual Action Plan is available to the public in the Town's four libraries and Town Clerk's and Village Clerk's offices starting on December 14, 2017 for a thirty day public comment period. The first Public Hearing was held on this proposed Plan on October 18, 2017. The second Public Hearing will be held on the second Town Board Meeting in January 2018. Copies of the final Five Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan are also available on the Town's website, the Town's libraries, and the Village and Town Clerks' Office.
If additional copies of the Plan are requested we will be most happy to provide them. Please contact the Community Development Office at (716) 631-7082.
- Town of Amherst Community Development Draft Budget for 2018
- 2018 Annual Action Plan
- Draft 2017PY Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Five Year Consolidated Plan
- Town of Amherst Community Development Budget for 2017
- Draft 2017 Action Plan (revised 2/7/2017)
Community Development
- 2010 HUD Assessment of Performance
- Community Development Block Grant HUD Qualifying Census Block Groups
- 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
- Tips for the Homebuyer
- First-Time Homebuyer Program
- Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Weatherization Assistance Information
- Erie County Fair Housing Partnership
Affordable Housing
Senior Housing
Multi-Family Housing
- Princeton Apartments
- Oxford Village Apartment (Allenhurst)
- Sutton Place Creekwoods
- Accessible Housing
- Amherst Affordable Housing
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Click here for more information.
Planning Department
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7051
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Planning Department
Current Planning
Long-Range Planning
Community Development
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
Community Development
Department, Community Development
Community Development (General Number)
631-7082
Stillwell, Laurie
Associate Planner
631-7050
Fitzpatrick, Susan
Community Development Assistant
631-7053
Klein, Jeffrey
Code Enforcement Officer
631-7057
Scott, Beth
Account Clerk Typist
631-7082
Planning Department
Howard, Daniel
Planning Director
631-7055
Kost, Ellen
Assistant Planning Director
631-7056
Allaire, Joni
Clerk - PT
631-7052
Amplement, Kimberly
Planner
631-7103
Carrato, Amy
Clerk Typist
631-7051
Department, Planning
Planning Department (General Number)
631-7051
Marshall, Scott
Associate Planner
631-7074
Szatkowski, Jeffrey
Landscape Architect
631-7054
Requests for 2019 CDBG Funding
The Draft Action Plan for the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program is being prepared and requests for funding should be sent to the Planning Department no later than November 2, 2018. Attached is the information.
Click to view documentposted by [sfitzpatrick] on Oct 02, 2018
Public Hearing Items
Copies of application materials and plans for items scheduled for public hearings at the October 18, 2018 Planning Board Meeting are now available. Please click the link below for more information.
Click for website linkposted by [tray] on Sep 28, 2018
Free Housing Counseling-Buffalo Urban League
There will be free housing counseling services at Town Hall on the third Thursday of the month from 10am-2pm. Please see attachment for details.
Click to view documentposted by [sfitzpatrick] on Jul 20, 2018
Belmont Housing Counselors Available at Town Hall
Free Housing Counseling at Town Hall on the third and fourth Wednesdays of the month starting January 2018. Please see notice for more information.
Click to view documentposted by [sfitzpatrick] on Jan 01, 2018
OPEN HOUSE AT 26 MEADOW LEA DRIVE
Fully Rehabilitated Single Family Home for Sale in the Town of Amherst. Purchase subsidy up to $30,000 plus closing cost assistance to an eligible first-time homebuyer. See attached flyer.
Click to view documentposted by [sfitzpatrick] on Oct 10, 2018
RFP for New Construction HOME Rental Project
The Planning Department is accepting Request for Proposals for a New Construction HOME Affordable Rental Subsidy Project. Please see attached notice for details.
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