Authorizes guidelines for granting contracts to disabled veterans eligible under the home for heroes program
This bill creates the "Access to Home for Heroes Program" to provide grants for modifying homes to make them accessible for disabled veterans in New York. It directly affects disabled veterans certified by the VA or DoD (with income under 120% of area median income) whose primary residence needs adaptations. Key provisions include: grants up to $500,000 per project for home modifications, requiring eligible nonprofit applicants to submit detailed plans, and limiting municipal funding to 50% of annual allocations. The program must be completed within three years (extendable by two years), with up to 7.5% of funds allowed for administrative costs.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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