About Us | Snow Belt Housing

Our mission

To facilitate access to decent, safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income residents, and partner with others to catalyze community revitalization throughout Lewis County.

What we believe

We're here to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
We work with agencies, governments and others to provide quality, affordable housing for low and moderate income families.
We do our best to help everyone who calls, even if all we can offer is a referral.
We treat clients with respect and expect to be treated with respect.
We strive for quality in every service we provide.
We complete projects cost-effectively and efficiently.
We're sensitive to the needs of the people we serve.
Our employees are dedicated and conscientious, and take pride in their work.
We conduct our affairs with honesty and integrity.

Our history

1982
Snow Belt Housing Company, Inc. began as part of Lewis County Opportunities, Inc., and was established that year as its own private, nonprofit Rural Preservation Company.
Since
We've applied for and received federal, state and local grants to deliver housing and community renewal to income-eligible residents, including yearly Rural Preservation Program funding from New York State Homes and Community Renewal.
Today
Up to 15 staff in our Lowville office, governed by an eight-member volunteer board. More than $21 million has been invested in Lewis County since 1982, with at least one project completed in every town.