State grants announced for affordable homeownership

ALBANY – A total of 10 state grants have been awarded for housing in the Hudson Valley to help low-and moderate-income families make repairs or safety improvements to their homes, replace manufactured homes, and provide down payment assistance for first-time buyers.

The 10 grants in the Hudson Valley are for agencies in Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Ulster counties.

 

Region Program Recipient Activity Award
Mid-Hudson Access to Home Hamaspik of Rockland County, Inc. Accessibility Modifications $300,000
Mid-Hudson Access to Home for Medicaid Members Hamaspik of Rockland County, Inc. Accessibility Modifications for Medicaid Members $200,000
Mid-Hudson RESTORE Hamaspik of Rockland County, Inc. Emergency Repairs for Elderly Homeowners $150,000
Mid-Hudson HOME Hudson River Housing, Inc. Tenant Based Rental Assistance $600,000
Mid-Hudson RESTORE Putnam County Housing Corp. Emergency Repairs for Elderly Homeowners $100,000
Mid-Hudson Access to Home Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, Inc. Accessibility Modifications $75,000
Mid-Hudson HOME Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. Tenant Based Rental Assistance $600,000
Mid-Hudson Access to Home for Heroes Rockland Independent Living Center, Inc. d/b/a BRIDGES Accessibility Modifications for Veterans $300,000
Mid-Hudson Access to Home for Medicaid Members Rockland Independent Living Center, Inc. d/b/a BRIDGES Accessibility Modifications for Medicaid Members $300,000
Mid-Hudson RESTORE RUPCO, Inc. Emergency Repairs for Elderly Homeowners $500,000

 

The grants, administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal – were awarded to nonprofit organizations and localities to help preserve affordable housing, support veterans and older New Yorkers, increase access to homeownership, and strengthen local economies.

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