Albion, Medina holding info sessions Dec. 18 about vacant rental program

2 villages working on joint application for state funding

Photo by Tom Rivers: The Village of Albion is pursuing a state grant to bring funding to rehab vacant residential units. This photo shows downtown Albion on Nov. 3.

Press Release, G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing

Albion and Medina are working together on a joint application to the state for funding to rehabilitate vacant rental units for housing.

Both villages will be hosting information meetings on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Albion meeting will be 5 p.m. at Village Hall, 35 East Bank St. with the Medina meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 615 West Ave.

Landlords with vacant rental units in the villages of Albion and Medina are invited to attend an informational session for the New York State Vacant Rental Rehabilitation Program. This state-funded grant program is designed to assist property owners in bringing vacant rental units into active use through eligible rehabilitation work, supporting the broader goal of increasing access to quality rental housing in the community.

During the session, attendees will learn about program eligibility requirements, available funding, the application process, and how disbursements are handled. Albion and Medina will complete a joint grant application. The program will move forward if the grant is awarded by New York State.

The program will provide up to $75,000 per vacant rental unit for renovation (up to 5 units per building). There is no financial match for the property owner.

“This initiative presents an excellent opportunity for landlords to invest in their properties while contributing to housing stability in Albion and Medina,” said Jay Grasso of G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing, which is working with the villages on the application. “We’re excited to help local property owners understand how to take full advantage of the program.”

All property owners with vacant rental units in Albion and Medina are encouraged to attend. No registration is required.

For questions or additional information, please contact Nichola Ostrander at G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing at Nichola@ggprocess.com or (585) 368-8866.