Housing Assistance Program of Essex County Inc.

The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. (HAPEC) was incorporated in 1978 to improve the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in northern New York. HAPEC provides a wide range of housing services including: homebuyer services, housing rehabilitation, housing counseling, rental assistance, and community development. HAPEC envisions a future where residents will have access to livable wage jobs; homes and communities will be in a state of good repair; businesses and the regional economy will be healthy and growing; social connections among community residents will be strong; communities will be desirable places for people and families to live year-round; and low-income households will be able to stay and succeed in the Adirondack region.