To assist individuals or families with a short term/temporary rental subsidy and security deposits based on eligibility and program guidelines. To link and connect individuals or families to services to obtain housing and housing supports.

Delaware Opportunities administers several types of home repair grants that can assist with the costs of repairs and rehabilitation to a single family, owner-occupied home in Delaware County. These repairs can address code violations, safety issues, accessibility issues, disaster mitigation, and rehabilitation to the major systems of the house (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) to ensure long term viability.  The funding varies but can come from the NYS Office of Community Renewal, or the NYS Affordable Housing Corporation.  Depending on

This program assists those that are unhoused or homeless. Provides rental assistance that can include security deposit, first month's rent, temporary/short term rental subsidy. Monthly follow-up and case management is done to promote housing stability.

Delaware Opportunities administers several types of home ownership grants that can assist with the costs of purchasing a single family, owner-occupied home in Delaware County. These costs may include down payment assistance, assistance with closing costs, or assistance with necessary repairs to the prospective property.  The funding varies but can come from the NYS Office of Community Renewal, or the NYS Affordable Housing Corporation.  Contact our office for details regarding funding availability and program guidelines. 

Work with a HUD Certified Housing Counselor to develop a plan to address your long-term housing challenges.  Our counselors can assist with navigating a variety to housing issues and achieve your housing goals.  Housing counseling services are not income limited and are available to all Delaware County residents and those seeking to move to Delaware County. 

Counseling services may include:

To assist individuals or families with a short term/temporary rental subsidy, back rent, and security deposits. To link and connect individuals or families to services to obtain housing and housing supports.

Income Guidelines:

RSP will prioritize assistance for those up to 30% of AMI, but can assist those up to 50% of AMI

The NYS Access to Home Program provides financial assistance to make residential units accessible for low- and moderate-income persons with disabilities. Assistance with the cost of adapting homes will enable individuals to safely and comfortably continue or return to live in their residences instead of residing in an institutional setting.

The Residential Emergency Services to Offer (Home) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program provides financial resources to assist senior citizen homeowners age sixty and over, with the cost of addressing emergencies and code violations that pose a threat to their health and safety or affect the livability of their home. Assistance for the cost of these critical repairs will enable seniors to continue to live independently in their homes.

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.