The Matt Urban Center has many programs and services available through our Housing & Community Development and Weatherization Departments.
In 2020, our Housing & Community Development Department assisted 27 homeowners in securing housing repair grants to help them make health and safety repairs to their homes.
Our housing services continues to provide safe and affordable housing for low income seniors, refugees, low-income community residents, chronically homeless women, veterans, and youth who have aged out of the foster care system.
Community Development Department – Weekly Walk-in Hours
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am We request that all other housing and property management services are by appointment only. Thank you.
Housing Home Repair ProgramsCongratulations to the Housing & Community Development Department for being awarded the City of Buffalo Community Partnerships Initiative contract. The goal of this initiative is to build and sustain healthy and stable neighborhoods, create affordable housing rehabilitation and homeowner opportunities, and address neighborhood quality of life issues. We serve neighborhoods on the East Side. Opportunities for home weatherization are also available through our
Weatherization Department.
Homebuyer ProgramsWe are a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) which allows us to provide home-ownership opportunities for low-income first-time home buyers.
*AWA – 185 Rother Avenue, Buffalo, NY
*Hope Gardens – 58 Oberlin, Buffalo, NY