GOVERNOR HOCHUL: Eligible North Country homeowners can apply for Emergency Repair Grants for July and August extreme weather events
ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that applications are now available for income eligible homeowners affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred in New York State in July and August, 2024.
This includes Jefferson (for remnants of Hurricane Debby in August) and Lewis Counties (for July severe weather).
“After extreme weather events caused major damage across New York State, we are providing emergency assistance for impacted residents to make necessary repairs to ensure their homes are safe and habitable,” Governor Hochul said.
“My administration remains committed to assisting homeowners affected by these storms so they can continue to recover from these devastating events.”
Under this program, administered by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), emergency home repair assistance may be available to impacted homeowners who reside in these following impacted counties:
July 10 – 16, 2024 severe weather events: Eligible Counties - Chautauqua, Madison, Erie, Oneida, Essex, Saratoga, Lewis, Warren.
August 9 - 10, 2024 severe weather events: Eligible Counties - Allegany, Oswego, Delaware, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Steuben, Jefferson.
August 18-19, 2024 severe weather events: Eligible Counties - Nassau and Suffolk.
Funds are available to eligible homeowners for their primary residence where flood or insurance coverage or other forms of disaster recovery funds are not sufficient to return the home to a safe and habitable condition.
Funding up to $50,000 may be used for emergency housing repairs necessary to make the home safe, sanitary and habitable.
Grants will be available on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted. Applications will be accepted until October 7, 2024.
Image via the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
