Press release
Genesee County is opening a second application round for the Vacant Rental Program, a New York State-funded initiative that supports the rehabilitation of vacant residential units and the conversion of vacant spaces into safe, quality, and affordable long-term rental housing.
The County recommended 12 projects totaling 17 units in the program’s first application round. A second application round is now open, providing additional eligible property owners the opportunity to apply for the remaining available program funding.
The deadline to apply for the second round is Friday, August 14, 2026.
An informational session for interested parties will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Genesee County Building II, 3837 West Main Street Road, Batavia. The session will provide an overview of the program, eligible properties and improvements, funding requirements, and the application process.
The Vacant Rental Program is funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Genesee County serves as the Local Program Administrator, with grant administration and program delivery support provided by G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing.
Through the program, eligible property owners may receive funding to help return vacant or unmarketable properties to safe occupancy, address code violations, support neighborhood revitalization, and expand rental housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.
The program is not first-come, first-served. Eligible applications will be evaluated according to established scoring criteria, including property need, project feasibility, owner track record, and anticipated community impact. Projects not selected for funding may be placed on a waitlist.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and apply for the second round of applications by Friday, August 14, 2026.
For application questions or program assistance, contact:
G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing
Email: Contact@ggprocess.com
Phone: 585-368-8866