The Division of Community Development is responsible for administering and distributing community development funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, NYS Affordable Housing grants, City of Albany and other resources. The office also plays an active role in consolidated planning for the utilization of CDBG funds.
The Office of Housing coordinates all housing activities in the City so that independent agencies such as the Albany Housing Authority and the Albany Local Development Corporation work toward the same goals and objectives. It is also responsible for administering a federally funded Lead Paint Abatement Program, which provides grants to qualified homeowners for the removal and/or containment of lead paint.

• Acquisition Program
• City Access
• Community Services
• Homeowner Assistant
• Homeowner Savings Plan
• Lead Paint Abatement
• Property Stabilization Home
• Tenant Assistant Rehabilitation

Contact Information
200 Henry Johnson Blvd.
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 434-5240
Fax: (518) 434-5242
E-mail:  [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
http://www.albanyny.org/Government/Departments/DevelopmentPlanning/AlbanyCommunityDevelopmentAgency.aspx