The Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) has received a $200,000 grant from the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (NYSAHC) to assist homeowners (owner-occupied) throughout the county in making repairs. These funds will be used to provide grants of up to $40,000 to income-eligible homeowners to make repairs such as structural, safety and code upgrades, roofs, windows, electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
A homeowner's household income must not exceed the income guidelines: $81,871 (one person); $93,598 (two people); $105,326 (three people); $116,943 (four people); $126,369 (five people); $135,685 (six people); $145,110(seven people) and $154,426(eight people). There is an asset limitation of $15,000. Assets include any monies in savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposits, stocks, bonds, annuities, pension, 401K, IRA. The value of any real (primary) property is not included when computing assets for home improvements projects.
Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis based on the receipt of a completed application and documents to determine income-eligibility. There is a recapture provision for funding. To download an application, please visit www.putnamhousing.com or please contact the PCHC at 845-225-8493 ext. 214. PCHC is located at 11 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel, New York 10512. Click here to download and print application from the Town of southeast-ny.gov website.
First-come, first serve status is determined by complete application submission.
If you need assistance accessing information through an alternative means, please be aware PCHC offers free interpretive services. The hearing impaired can call TDD Relay number 711 for assistance.
Contact PCHC via email at puthousing@aol.com. The offices are handicapped accessible.
If you need assistance for mobility impairments or other disabilities please contact the office prior to your appointment to ensure accommodations are in place.