The Housing and Emergency Services Division directly offers emergency services to alleviate crisis situations and supportive services that stabilize housing options.
The Division also supports the agency mission of mobilizing resources by supporting activities throughout Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Collaborating with local governments and grassroots community groups allows the agency to use local resources to leverage State and Federal support for locally identified priorities that will improve the quality of life in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties.
The mission of the Housing Division is to empower families and strengthen communities through safe and affordable housing.
History of COI’s Housing Division
Housing Services
- Apartments for rent
- We have Rental Properties that are located throughout Chautauqua County with locations in Frewsburg, Jamestown, Fredonia, and Dunkirk. Clean, Spacious, Well-Maintained Apartments.
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- Section 8
- Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. is the local administrator for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. 8 programs provide rental subsidies to income-eligible tenants through agreements with local landlords.
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- Fair Housing
- Federal Fair Housing Laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.
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Emergency Services
- Homelessness
- COI provides a number of serving preventing and responding to homelessness. Housing Case Workers help customers match their needs to available housing in the area.
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- Housing Assistance for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS
- COI helps people to secure a safe and find more affordable homes and support their medical needs. This can include Rental Assistance, Unpaid Utility Bills, Housing Search, and Housing Counseling.
Chautauqua County Homeless Coalition
- Chautauqua County Homeless Coalition is a comprehensive network of diverse organizations that addresses the needs of our communities and provides intervention and prevention services for, the homeless and those at risk of homelessness