Every year, the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) supports agencies with HOME funds to:
- Build new homes and fix-up existing properties.
- Help developers and non-profit housing organizations improve neighborhoods.
- Fund projects that offer developer subsidies and direct homebuyer assistance.
Funds are available to agencies and developers, including for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Applications for Year 51 (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026) HOME funding are currently closed.
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
As part of the HOME program, a minimum of 15 percent must be allocated for housing development activities in which qualified CHDO's are the owners, developers and/or sponsors of the housing.
A CHDO is a specific type of private non-profit entity that meets certain requirements pertaining to their legal status, organization structure, and capacity and experience. The City of Syracuse is required to certify/recertify CHDO's on an annual basis.
Are you a Syracuse resident in need of assistance?
If you or your family need support, you can:
- Call 211 or go to 211cny.com to get connected to resources you need.
- Call us at 315-448-8100 to ask about organizations we fund that may be able to help.
- Check out this list of Community Organizations that provide services and programs throughout the City of Syracuse.