Help with fair housing
Learn about fair housing laws and how to report issues with fair housing
Help with home repairs
You may qualify for a ZERO to LOW-interest loan for housing repairs through the Rental and Owner Housing Rehab Program!
Down payment help
The Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance Program helps eligible low-income first-time homebuyers with costs associated with down payments and closing costs
Jobs for Contractors!
We're currently looking for contractors!
Roofers, Plumbers, Electricians, Lead and Asbestos Abatement Contractors.
Housing Resource Guide 2025
Need a roof, hot water tank or help with other home repairs? Looking to help protect your children or your tenant’s children from the devastating developmental impact of lead exposure? Find out about these and other BURA services in our Housing Resource Guide!
Vacant Rental Program (VRP)
This program is designed to address the growing demand for affordable housing in Buffalo by helping rental property owners transform vacant, uninhabitable units into safe, high-quality, and affordable long-term rental homes.
Plus One ADU Program (ADU)
The Plus One ADU Program helps eligible Buffalo homeowners build or improve Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — like attic or basement apartments, garage conversions, or backyard cottages. The program provides funding and hands-on support, making the process easier and more affordable, especially for low- to moderate-income families. It's all about creating more housing options, increasing property value, and making space for extended family or rental income.
Success Stories
Niagara Square Apartments
The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency played a key role in phase one of the development of these apartments. The Niagara Square Apartments are located at 270 Niagara Street and features 48 units.
Riverside Apartments
This site was formerly Buffalo Public School #60. The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency played a key role in its transformation. The historic property now features 68 units. It is located at 238 Ontario Street.
Whites Livery Apartments
This site was a historic stable for horses. It was preserved and transformed into an apartment building with 14 units.
Mt. Olive Senior Manor
This project is the result of a faith-based and community-based partnership between the Mt. Olive Community Development Corporation and People Inc. It is located at 703 E. Delavan Avenue features 65 affordable senior apartments.
McCarley Gardens Redevelopment
The completed project is located at 818 Michigan Street and is a faith-based project lead by St. John Baptist Church and McCarley Master Developer. The project featured the renovation and update of 150 units of affordable rental housing in the Fruitbelt, adjacent to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Apartments at the Lyceum
The project located at 97 Swinburne was spearheaded by Community Services for Every1. The project features a conversion of the former St. John Kanty School. A total of 37 affordable units are included in this project.
West Side Homes
This project is located on various sites in West Buffalo on 176 Congress and 176 Hampshire Streets. it features 49 affordable rental apartments on formerly vacant parcels. This is a People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) project with Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Corp. (BNSC) as the developer.
BURA Updates
Vacant Rental Program
(VRP)
EXCITING NEWS!
The City of Buffalo, in partnership with the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA), is thrilled to announce the launch of our Vacant Rental Program (VRP), aimed at supporting the rehabilitation of approximately 35 vacant rental units.
This program is designed to address the growing demand for affordable housing in Buffalo by helping rental property owners transform vacant, uninhabitable units into safe, high-quality, and affordable long-term rental homes.
Together, we're building a better Buffalo—one rental unit at a time!
We're currently looking for contractors!
Roofers, Plumbers, Electricians, Lead and Asbestos Abatement Contractors.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the PDF / Fill it out and send to:
City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
Room 901 City Hall
65 Niagara Square, Buffalo NY 14202
OR
for more information call (716) 851-2872
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Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
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Bura’s Mission: "The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, strives to promote the expeditious undertaking, financing and completion of community development programs and create quality and vibrant urban living in Buffalo New York through neighborhood driven development projects. BURA achieves community development through expenditures development of and rehab of existing houses and or apartments and offering technical and financial assistance to businesses and provides technical assistance and compliance to the City of Buffalo."
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