In an effort to encourage affordable house ownership, the state of New York has announced $51 million in incentives. By offering financial assistance for essential home repairs, accessibility upgrades, safety enhancements, prefabricated home replacement, and first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, these funds hope to help about 1,100 households.
All New Yorkers must have access to more housing and be able to afford homeownership, said RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner of New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Through a variety of initiatives, the $51 million announced today will give families the means to replace old manufactured homes, make necessary house repairs, and make accessibility adjustments. This initiative is already helping more than 1,000 families throughout the state live safely and securely in their communities, thanks to our local partners.
The awards are intended to maintain affordable housing, assist seniors and veterans, provide access to homeownership, and boost local economies. They are managed by the Office of Community Renewal at New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Various state and nationally supported programs send funds to communities and nonprofit groups, such as:
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NYS HOME
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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Access to Home
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Access to Home for Heroes
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Access to Home for Medicaid
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Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement
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RESTORE
Grant Allocation Breakdown:
| Region | Amount Awarded | Housing Units Assisted |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Region | $9,205,500 | 217 |
| Central New York | $6,145,000 | 104 |
| Finger Lakes | $2,338,444 | 64 |
| Long Island | $2,300,000 | 64 |
| Mid-Hudson | $5,267,000 | 127 |
| Mohawk Valley | $6,703,777 | 70 |
| New York City | $600,000 | 44 |
| North Country | $6,343,600 | 86 |
| Southern Tier | $7,597,480 | 144 |
| Western New York | $4,560,000 | 140 |
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Total |
$51,060,801 |
1,060 |
Highlights of the Programs:
Each program is run through an annual competitive grant application procedure, according to this publisher, which guarantees that funds are given to the projects that will have the biggest impact.
This large investment demonstrates New York State’s dedication to facilitating homeownership and maintaining safe, reasonably priced homes for its citizens.
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