The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) offers a broad range of program assistance and resources to address homelessness and support affordable housing, public infrastructure, household energy needs, and economic development opportunities. The Division partners with local governments and service providers, non-profit agencies, housing authorities, and developers.
The Energy programs (Home Energy Plus / HE+) help eligible households with electric and heating costs, energy-efficiency improvements, and HVAC/water-heater repairs or replacements.
The Housing programs provide funding for homeless and special-needs services, plus rental assistance, home-purchase assistance, and home rehabilitation.
Community Resources grants support eligible local governments (towns, villages, cities, counties) for public-infrastructure improvements, blight elimination, business development, and disaster-recovery assistance.