GREECE RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (G.R.I.P)
Town of Greece, One Vince Tofany Blvd., Greece, NY 14612

The Town of Greece Residential Improvement Program (GRIP). provides grants to income eligible homeowners for home repairs and improvements. The Federal Community Development Block Grant Program funds G.R.I.P. The Town of Greece, based on HUD's low/moderate income limits, sets program eligibility. Under this program, homeowner's may be eligible (dependent upon their gross income and household size) for a subsidy that could pay up to 100% of the project cost, not exceeding a maximum grant amount of $4,800. If the project costs exceed the maximum grant amount, the homeowner would be responsible for paying the difference. Participation in the GRIP program is limited to one grant.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM:

• The home to be improved is in the Town of Greece.
• The homeowner's mortgage, taxes, and homeowners insurance must be paid current.
• The home is used only as a single-family dwelling.
• The homeowner has owned the home for one complete year .
• The homeowner must currently reside in the home.
• The household (for all persons in household related and non-related) gross income for the current year, meet the guidelines listed below:

Income includes, but not limited to, the following sources: SS/SSI/SSD award letter, disabiity, pensions, child support, alimony, welfare assistance, HEAP approval letter, veteran's benefits, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment compensation, bank interest, and salaries for all persons, related or unrelated, residing at the applicant’s address who are at least 18 years old. Persons owning a business, or have interest in a business, must provide receipts for all current year income. Liquid assets: All accounts you can access, even if you have to take a penalty, cannot exceed $50,000.

Once it is determined that you are income eligible, the GRIP building inspector will do a preliminary inspection of your home. A report will specify if essential improvements are needed, based on GRIP guidelines. The purpose of the program is to identify and address needed home repairs and rehabilitation activities to achieve safe and decent housing. Items not in compliance with the building and fire codes will be given priority by the GRIP inspector. These include structural, weather-related, or safety issues that could create a dangerous living environment. The Town of Greece has set the program's top priorities as: defective heating systems,  water heaters, roof replacements, plumbing and electrical repairs. Other improvements will be considered based upon the inspector's report.

For more information, or to be put on a waiting list for the following program year, contact the Town of Greece at 585-225-2000. Applications are mailed to applicants on our list, on a first come-first served basis, starting in September, until the program is full. Homeowner's receiving an application, will be provided with a list of required documentation to be income eligible.