POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, Wednesday, announced a rent subsidy program for low-income county residents who were previously “rent-burdened” prior to March 1 and have experienced an added decrease in income because of COVID-19.
Molinaro said the state has made $100 million available to help those families who are facing an even more difficult time paying their rent because of the pandemic.
“Eligible households can qualify for a one-time rental subsidy to be provided directly to your landlords. These are federal standards, but through New York State Rental Relief Program,” he said.
Dutchess County’s Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds are being used to support the partnerships with Hudson River Housing and Catholic Charities to reach vulnerable households.
