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Housing Rehabilitation for Homeowners

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Better Housing has administered the Housing Rehabilitation Program in most of the towns throughout Tompkins County. Because the availability is subject to Federal and State grant funding, the program is only available in certain towns at certain times.

The Rehabilitation Program is currently available to homeowners (mobile homes included) in Ulysses, who need assistance with repairs to keep their homes safe, habitable, or energy efficient. We are accepting pre-applications for that town only. 

To receive a Ulysses pre-application, please contact us!

Click here to see if you are eligible!

Some of the kinds of repairs that the program will pay for are:

  • Installing new septic systems and wells
  • Electric service upgrades
  • Roof repair or replacement
  • Replacing old windows
  • Repair to crumbling foundations or support structures
  • And many others

 *Repairs that are only cosmetic in nature do not qualify for this service.

Frequently Asked Questions about our Housing Rehabilitation Program

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Household Size

Annual Gross Income Limit (80% AMI)

1

$40,200

2

$45,950

3

$51,700

4

$57, 450

5

$62,050

6

$66, 650