WESTFIELD – The village of Westfield has grant money available to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make necessary home repairs.

The village was awarded $493,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds through the state Office of Community Renewal to help seven homeowners.

Money can be used for necessary repairs such as replacing old windows and doors, repairing or replacing roofs, repairing porches and entries, electrical, plumbing or heating system repairs, water and sewer laterals, etc. Anything that is necessary to assure the health and safety of the occupant and/or the structural integrity of the home is eligible, including modifications such as wheelchair ramps and walk-in showers. The program does not provide funds to remodel. In all cases, the property will be made lead-safe as part of the work that is done.

Eligible homeowners must live in the village of Westfield, the home must be the homeowner’s primary, year-round residence, and all taxes and mortgages (if applicable) must be current. In addition, grant recipients must meet the income guidelines as follows: household of one – $46,800; household of two – $53,450; household of three – $60,150; household of four – $66,800. Adjustments continue to be made as household size increases. These maximum allowable incomes includes the gross (before taxes) income of all members of the household over the age of 18, whether they are related or not and regardless of their willingness to contribute to household expenses.

The village has contracted with the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation. For more information, call CHRIC at 716-753-4650.