“They really did open that door for me to make the choice when it comes to finding the right house for me.”
COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates
For the health and safety of staff and the community, Opportunities for Otsego will be closed beginning March 17th, as of 5:00PM with an anticipated reopening on Tuesday, April 14th. During the closing:
- Essential staff will be working remotely and can provide assistance with program-specific questions as they arise. Questions should be directed to normal program phone numbers.
Updates will be posted here and on Opportunities for Otsego Facebook page.
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The goal of the Housing Services Program is to increase successful homeownership and tenancy experiences throughout our community, focusing on low- to moderate-income residents. Through housing counseling for renters, homeowners and potential homeowners, we strive to bring the comfort of home to everyone.
Contact Us:
- Stop by our Main Office at 3 West Broadway, Oneonta
- Call us at 607.433.8025 or 607.433.8000
The following list of resources are for informational and self-guidance purposes.
Budgeting and Financial Education
Information for Renters
Preparing for Homeownership
Keeping and Maintaining Your Home
Fair Housing
Budgeting and Financial Education
- Money Smart Computer-Based Instruction provides free financial education for adults and young adults. Get started by selected your language of choice.
Affordable Housing Options
- Academy Arms: Oneonta (Age 62+ and disabled any age, Subsidized)
- Bronner Manor: Richfield Springs (Age 62+ and disabled any age, Subsidized)
- Chase Housing: New Berlin (Age 62+ and disabled any age, Subsidized)
- Cooper Lane Apartments: Cooperstown
- JGB Properties: Richfield Springs
- Lettis Apartments: Oneonta (Subsidized)
- Mayrose Apartments: Oneonta (Subsidized)
- Milford Family Housing: Milford
- Nader Towers: Oneonta (Senior housing, Subsidized)
- Qak Square: Oneonta (Subsidized)
- Oneonta Heights: Oneonta (Age 62+ and disabled any age, Subsidized)
- Talbot Apartments: West Winfield (Age 62+ and disabled any age, Subsidized)
- Unadilla Neighborhood Apartments: Unadilla (Age 62+ and disabled any age)
- West Hill Terrace: Edmeston (Age 62+ and disabled any age, Subsidized)
- Wilber Park Apartments: Oneonta
Tenants Rights
- NEW! Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities: A Guide for Renters in Otsego County
- NEW! Tenant Protection Act of 2019 - Updated Eviction Laws
- Manufactured Home Tenants' Rights
- Renters/Tenants Rights in New York State
- How to Find the Best Mortgage
- Step-by-Step Mortgage Guide: From Application to Closing (English or Espanol)
- For Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection (English or Espanol)
- Ten Important Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector (English or Espanol)
- Download our eHome America Online Homebuyer Education flyer.
- eHome America Online Homebuyer Education Course: Click the image below to log-in to the online Homebuyer Education course. Course discount coupons may be available for low-to-moderate income households. See if you are eligible. Request a course discount coupon.
Keeping and Maintaining Your Home
- Fair Housing Guide
- Watch "Accents", a short public service announcement about housing discrimination.
