By The Post-Star | Glens Falls, N.Y.
Upstate New York homeowners who suffered severe storm damage by the tornadoes and thunderstorms mid-July may be eligible for repair grants of up to $50,000. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has announced up to $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by the series of severe weather events from July 10 to 16.
This funding follows the Governor’s request for a federal Emergency Declaration to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties.
“After extreme weather events caused major damage across Upstate New York, we are providing rapid relief for impacted residents and municipalities,” Hochul said in a statement. “While I continue to urge the federal government to act quickly on our request for an emergency declaration, my administration remains committed to assisting affected New Yorkers so they can recover from these devastating storms.”
Up to $5 million in state funds will be made available to eligible homeowners impacted by these storm events. This state funding will provide the emergency repair grants to homeowners who suffered damage to their primary residence in Lewis, Madison, Oneida, as well as Chautauqua, Erie, Essex, and Warren Counties.
“The thunderstorms and tornadoes that barreled across New York on July 16 caused major damage across Warren County, and we are grateful that New York State will be able to provide funding for repairs of the extensive damage experienced by many of our residents, some of whom have been displaced from their homes by these storms,” said Kevin Geraghty, Chairman of Warren County Board of Supervisors.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal will oversee the program and grants will be awarded based on a scope of work approved by local administrators according to program guidelines. Homeowners in the affected regions can apply to receive funding to cover the cost of urgent repairs necessary to bring their home into a safe and habitable condition. Applicants must be homeowners whose incomes are at or below 100 percent of Area Median Income to qualify. Eligible homeowners interested in applying may fill out an online interest form which will notify them when the application window opens.
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