GOSHEN – Residents in the flood impacted areas of Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery, West Point and environs who suffered losses to their residence during the July 9 event will have some relief on the way.
The National Association of Realtors’ Relief Foundation has dedicated $500,000 for grants to help local residents.
Jana Currier is interim executive director of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, who made the announcement in Goshen on Tuesday.
“The grant from the Realtors Relief fund will cover up to $2,000 either for one month’s mortgage, or a one month’s rent for a new lease if a tenant as to move, or hotel expenses for a homeowner or renter who was displaced by the flooding,” she said.
Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus said that $2,000 means a lot.
“You can imagine what is going on with these people right now. Their insurance carriers are saying they are not eligible; we are not sure if they ae going to get the Individual Assistance from FEMA, and that is a big hit for families,” he said.
Persons may apply for the grant at https://hgar.com .
