The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors® (HGAR) has distributed $124,250 of $500,000 available from the National Association of Realtors®’ “Realtor® Relief Foundation” (RRF) to help Hudson Valley residents affected by the flash flooding over the summer. To date, 71 residents have received grant money.
Each household affected by thE disaster is eligible for up to $2,000 toward mortgage, rent or hotel expenses due to displacement. To be eligible, recipients must be full-time residents in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland or Orange counties and must be either a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for residence in the U.S.
Michael and Tracy McCue of Yonkers recently received a Realtor Relief check. A Century 21 Dawn’s Gold Realty agent, Michael McCue, said the check helped to alleviate some of the thousands of dollars they have already spent on damage to their home. “We are grateful for this assistance, as our insurance did not cover any of the costs involved,” he said.
Financial assistance is awarded for housing only. Second mortgages, home equity loans, clothing, appliances, equipment or vehicle purchase, rental or repair are not eligible under this program.
All applicants are required to submit photo IDs to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or other documentation, as well as a copy of the mortgage statement, lease agreement or hotel receipt. In addition, photos of damages, insurance estimates, claim status reports or copies of repair estimates must also be submitted as proof of damage to the primary residence.
