The City of Hudson has been awarded two housing rehabilitation grants from New York State’s Office of Homes and Community Renewal. Hudson received a $520,000 HOME grant to fund critical health and safety repairs for single-family owner-occupied housing and a $120,000 Access to Home Grant to make residential units accessible for low- and moderate-income persons with disabilities.
“Today, I am proud to announce that Hudson has been awarded two vital grants that will directly improve the lives of our residents,” says Mayor Kamal Johnson. “The HOME Rehab Grant will help homeowners make critical safety repairs to their homes, ensuring they remain secure and livable for years to come. Additionally, the Access to Home Grant will allow us to create handicap-accessible residential units for low- and moderate-income homeowners, breaking down barriers and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live comfortably and independently. These grants represent our commitment to building a more inclusive and supportive community for all.”
The HOME grant will fund critical repairs of owner-occupied single-family houses in the City of Hudson for households at or under 80% of the Area Median Income (approximately $57,800 for a household of one and $66,000 for a household of two). Examples of eligible repairs include, but are not limited to: roof repairs, structural repairs, plumbing, or electrical repairs. The main goal of the program is to help keep housing safe and healthy for homeowners and to prevent displacement due to prohibitive costs of repairs.
“Any project that helps people stay in Hudson is a great thing,” says Common Council President Tom DePietro.
The second grant, ACCESS TO HOME, provides funding to make residential units accessible for low- and moderate- income persons with disabilities. Both tenants and homeowners in the City of Hudson are eligible for this funding if they have a documented disability and meet the income eligibility guidelines. Examples of modification may include wheelchair ramps and lifts, handrails, doorway widening, and roll-in showers.
Local organizations such as the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley, the Columbia County Office for the Aging, and the Columbia County Veterans Service Agency helped support the grant application for the Access to Home grants, and the City will continue working with these groups to identify and support program applicants.
The City is currently accepting pre-applications from interested households. Residents of Hudson interested in either grant can read more on the City’s website. Interested households can submit a pre-application here or by calling 518-828-7217 no later than February 10, 2025. Pre-applications will be screened for eligibility. Funding is limited and projects will be selected based off household eligibility, severity of need, and project feasibility.
Inquiries related to either grant may be directed to Housing Justice Director Michelle Tullo at housing@cityofhudson.org.