Homeowner Storm Repair Grant Program - NYS Homes & Community Renewal

Low- and moderate-income homeowners in affected regions in Chautauqua, Erie, Essex, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, and Warren Counties can apply for funding to cover the cost of urgent repairs necessary to bring their homes into a safe and habitable condition. To qualify, a homeowner's income must be at or below 100 percent of Area Median Income.

The grant provides up to $50,000 for qualifying emergency repairs to eligible homeowners impacted by the tornadoes and flooding that occurred across New York State in July 2024. Grants will be awarded based on a scope of work approved by local administrators according to program guidelines. The program is run locally through the HomeOwnership Center.

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 8, 2024.

You can find the application:
– Online: www.UNHS.org
– HomeOwnership offices; 1611 Genesee Street, Utica
– Rome City Hall; 198 North Washington Street, Rome
– Rome Jervis Public Library; 613 N. Washington Street, Rome

For more information or to submit your application and income documentation:
Email: Home@UNHS.org
Phone: 315-724-4197

The Rome Victim Recovery Fund

The Rome, New York Emergency Response Fund
The Rome, New York Emergency Response Fund was established through The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to directly support recovery efforts in Rome following the damage inflicted on July 16 from the confirmed F2 tornado.

To donate to the fund, click here: Rome, New York Emergency Response Fund

The Rome Victim Recovery Fund

The application process for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund closed on Friday, August 23, 2024.

The Rome Victim Recovery Fund is being distributed through the Rome, NY Emergency Response Fund through the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

Rome residents who were impacted by the July 16, 2024 tornado, and do not qualify for government assistance services, will be eligible to receive up to $5,000 to utilize for the following, but not limited to:

• Insurance deductibles
• Electrical hook-ups
• Securing homes
• Relocation costs
• Moderate repairs
• Tree removal
• Dumpster rentals

Local Financial Institutions with Emergency Relief Options

AmeriCU Credit Union: https://www.americu.org/for-members-affected-by-the-recent-storms/

First Source Credit Union: https://www.fsource.org/storm-relief-loan

Adirondack Bank: https://www.adirondackbank.com/storm-relief-loan

State Historic Preservation Office
For homeowners affected by the tornado who also live within the proposed boundary of the State Register of Historic Places as shown in the map below, you may be eligible to qualify for a state historic tax credit equal to 20% of the repair costs from damages. See the New York State Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit Program Fact Sheet for more information.

For inquiries about this program, please contact:

Christina M Vágvölgyi, Senior Historic Site Restoration Coordinator
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Phone: 518-268-2217
Email: christina.vagvolgyi@parks.ny.gov