ALBANY – Homeowners whose residences are in areas that are vulnerable to flooding may be eligible for state funding to move, Governor David Paterson announced Tuesday.
Eligible counties in the Catskills and Southern Tier regions may submit proposals under which they would receive funding to purchase and demolish eligible homes that have been damaged by floods since April 1, 2004, and are determined to be at risk. Those counties are Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Ulster.

“Over the last four years, nine flood events occurred in New York State that resulted in major federal disaster declarations,” said Governor Paterson. “It's critical that we help people out of these flood zones so that they can begin rebuilding their lives. The government can then work to revive these areas and protect neighborhoods from future flood damage.”
 
In order to qualify for the program, a home must be the primary residence of the owner with a family income up to 150 percent of the Area Median Income, as defined by US Housing and Urban Development.

Funding will be administered through the state Housing Trust Fund Corporation / Division of Housing and Community Renewal.