Over $1.3 million awarded to build and rehab homes, tear down others in Allegany County
The Allegany County Land Bank now has more financial resources than ever before in its quest to improve the local housing stock.
The Lank Bank has been awarded a $1.365 million grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the non-profit announced Thursday.
The grant will be used to enhance the local housing stock, eliminate blight through strategic demolitions, and partner with local organizations to create affordable housing for residents. The grant marks the largest award the Allegany County Land Bank has ever received through the state's Land Bank Initiative Program.