Irondequoit Residents Invited to Discuss Allocation of $895,320 in HUD Funds on May 21

The Town of Irondequoit has scheduled a public hearing for May 21, 2024, to discuss how it will use the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2024 program year. The town expects to receive $895,320 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support community projects from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The hearing will allow residents to express their views and learn about the projects planned.

The hearing will be held at 7:35 p.m. in the Broderick Room at Irondequoit Town Hall, 1280 Titus Avenue. The town will provide accommodations for non-English speakers and individuals with disabilities to ensure everyone can participate. Those needing specific accommodations should make requests at least two days before the event. This effort follows the guidelines of Section 104 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1997, as amended, and the 1983 Housing and Urban Rural Recovery Act.

The Irondequoit Home Improvement Program is a key proposal, with $400,000 allocated to help about 100 low-income homeowners with essential home repairs. These include structural and energy-saving improvements for single-family and two-family homes.

Other programs include the Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program and the Life in Irondequoit Elder Care Program, each receiving $27,000. The former will offer housing advice through the Housing Council on issues like foreclosure and tenant disputes. The latter will support elderly residents with services like transportation and housekeeping through Catholic Charities Family and Community Services.

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