The Peru Gazette

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that several North Country communities will be receiving $267,232 in federal HUD assistance. The CARES Act provided $1.25 billion for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, which funds the Housing Choice Voucher Program including $400 million for increased subsidy costs and $850 million for administrative and other expenses incurred by public housing authorities (PHAs), including activities to support or maintain the health and safety of assisted individuals and families, and costs related to retention and support of participating owners. Funding will be awarded as below:

• Plattsburgh Housing Authority – $24,746
• Herkimer Housing Authority – $5,956
• Saratoga Springs Housing Authority – $9,136
• Gloversville Housing Authority – $27,746
• Whitehall Housing Authority – $3,894
• Glens Falls Housing Authority – $108,746
• Harrietstown Housing Authority – $15,550
• Dolgeville Housing Authority – $1,952
• Town of Hadley – $4,592
• City of Johnstown – $10,970
• Town of Corinth – $4,294
• Town of Jay – $3,478
• Village of Corinth – $10,834
• Town of Stillwater – $15,600
• Village of Ballston Spa – $19,738

“I am pleased to announce that the recently passed CARES Act is providing important funding to our North Country communities during this challenging time,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “These funds will be used to support the Section 8 housing program, assisting public housing agencies who work hard to provide for many low-income residents. I will continue to advocate for our North Country communities to receive federal support during the COVID-19 pandemic.”