3 December USDA Rural Development Home Repair program December 3, 2024 By Heather Shields Community News, Events, General 0 USDA Rural Development has announced their Section 504 Home Repair program, which provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Please see their webpage for more information. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants-18 Attached Files 504homerepair.pdf 273.28 KB Related Articles Solar for All - New York State utility bill assistance program Back to Community Solar Solar for All × This webpage provides information about the pilot “Solar for All” initiative launched by NYSERDA in 2017 and currently available in limited areas. For information about other initiatives, please visit the links below: Statewide Solar for All Program Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Grant Competition Solar for All is currently fully subscribed in most territories. You can still sign up for Solar for All in the following utilities: Central Hudson National Grid (Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties only) NYSEG (Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Sullivan counties only) Orange & Rockland Solar for All is a New York State utility bill assistance program. New York State is funding solar farms to benefit homeowners and renters who may not be able to access solar (clean energy). Through Solar for All, eligible New Yorkers can get the benefits of clean energy while lowering their energy costs. See if you're eligible You may be eligible to join if you: Rent or own your home Are a veteran receiving disability benefits Are on a fixed income Apply today Earn a minimum wage Participate in HEAP, SNAP, TANF, or other electric bill assistance programs If you’ve ever driven past a field of solar panels, you may have wondered why they’re there and who they benefit. These solar farms – called community solar – are harnessing the power of the sun in order to provide energy to nearby communities. Solar for All gives income-eligible households the opportunity to take advantage of this energy. By joining Solar for All, you will save on your monthly electricity bill – up to $180 per year – with no upfront costs or installation hassle. Save energy, save money, and help the planet when you participate in community solar. See if you are eligible and sign up today. Why Join Solar for All It's free: Solar for All is a free program for those who qualify. No sign-up costs, no monthly fees, no payments whatsoever. You'll save money: Monthly bill credits will save you on average $5-15 dollars a month. It’s easy: Once you are assigned to a project, you’ll see the $5-$15 credit on the same electric bill you already receive, without changing your electric utility. You can just sit back and start saving. It's flexible: You can cancel anytime without penalty or payment. You’ll help your community: Signing up for Solar for All means you’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a cleaner environment. How It Works Get Started & Apply See if you're eligible Apply to the program—you’ll need the following information: Your most recent electricity bill Documentation of income eligibility Receive eligibility notification within a few days of submitting your application Get assigned to a community solar project—timing may vary based on project availability. If a project isn’t available in your area, you will be put on a waitlist until a project becomes available near your community. Start receiving credits on your electricity bill, reducing your monthly utility costs Contact For questions about Solar for All or to request a paper application, please email us at [email protected] or call 866-NYSERDA. Importance of House Numbers During an Emergency House numbers are not only convenient for finding addresses but necessary for emergency responders to locate those in need. Minutes matter so be sure that fire, ambulance, and police personnel can quickly find your address. It is important to have the correct address number visible on your house , as well as your mailbox. Do your part to help yourself and have your house numbers displayed near the front door, under a light in a size and color that is easily visible from the street. If you live in a rural area maintain your house number sign that is near your driveway. Don’t let it get covered with snow this winter. If the numbers on your house are not visible or easy to read, it will take emergency personnel longer to reach you. Those extra minutes spent trying to locate a property can mean the difference between life and death, so take the time now to be sure your house numbers may be seen from the street. Choose your Electric and Natural Gas supplier to save money Public Service Message With the rising costs of Electric and Natural Gas, we suggest you visit NY Power to Choose. This website gives you the opportunity to shop for lower Electric and Natural Gas supplier rates. You will need a copy of your most recent Orange & Rockland Utility bill to compare the rates. You will be asked to enter your zip code and the website will give you all the current rates available to you. You want to compare how much you are paying per KWH for electric. If you have natural gas, you will want to compare how much per CCF you are paying. Some utility suppliers have fixed rates for a period of months, while others have variable rates. Below, we have given examples of where to find your current rate on your utility bill. Wawayanda is participating in T.A.R.A. Have your pets spayed or neutered Town of Wawayanda is now participating in the T.A.R.A. voucher program. You must be a Town of Wawayanda resident. For more information please contact the Town of Wawayanda Town Clerk's Office 845-355-5700 Ext. 3 Help control the pet population — have your pets spayed or neutered. Spay & Neuter keeps many animals out of the shelter T.A.R.A. Website Fraud Alert to Notify Property Owners of New Transactions The Orange County Clerk’s Office is providing a free new tool to help property owners protect one of their most valuable assets. With Fraud Alert, you can sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a deed or a mortgage, is recorded under your name. Documents can then be viewed online or at the Clerk’s Office. “This is an easy way for homeowners to have peace of mind, at no cost to them.” Said County Clerk Kelly Eskew. You can sign up for free at Https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=NYORA Please note there may be other property owners in the County that share the same name. The Town of Wawayanda is excited to announce we are in the process of developing our own dedicated EMS Service! Please stay tuned for more information on this program and ways to apply for EMT positions! Before you apply, take note: Read the entire announcement -- make sure you meet all of the minimum qualifications and requirements. For immediate job opportunities, a civil service exam is required. The examination application processing fee of $25 is non-refundable. Examination Application EMT Job Description For any questions, please contact the Town of Wawayanda Supervisors Office at 845-355-5700 option 4 Comments are closed.