Housing Specialists at Belmont are able to advise tenants on many subjects. There are also a number of agencies and community groups that are available to support tenants, including:
- Housing Opportunities Made Equal
- Neighborhood Legal Services
- Volunteer Lawyers Project
- Erie County Department of Social Services
- Catholic Charities
- Salvation Army
Belmont offers a variety of services. To name a few: credit counseling, rental counseling, self-sufficiency program for Section 8 participants, homeownership counseling, and there are other Belmont departments as well – Development and Property Management. To explore Belmont’s full range of services, please visit our website at: https://www.belmonthousingwny.org
Abiding by the terms of the lease, including: paying their share of rent in full and on time each month, notifying the landlord of any needed repairs or maintenance, and any other obligations as outlined in the lease agreement (i.e. clearing snow, lawn maintenance, no pets, etc…). Keep in mind, tenants who have Section 8 Rental Assistance have the same responsibilities as tenants who do not have the assistance.