City of Kingston Residential Rehabilitation Program

How it works

The City of Kingston says the Residential Rehabilitation Program uses Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding to help eligible residential property owners undertake minor to substantial repairs. The city says the goal is to resolve building code violations, address health and safety hazards, and make necessary structural improvements.

What the money covers

The application materials list common repair categories including:

• Roof
• Insulation
• Exterior siding/painting
• Furnace/boiler
• Foundation
• Water heater
• Windows
• Doors
• Plumbing
• Wiring/electrical service
• Chimney
• Interior walls/ceilings/floors
• Other needed repairs

Amounts and matching

• Grants of up to $40,000 per property owner.
• The application guidelines say the property owner must contribute at least 25% of total project costs.
• The match can be cash or eligible expenses of more than $500 for building improvements made within the 12 months before the application is submitted.
• The source says the program will be provided as a forgivable grant.

How to apply

The city administers the program through the Office of Housing Initiatives in partnership with the Grants Management Department. The application guidelines say applicants who are unsure whether a property is in the eligible area can email the housing office with the residential address.

Timing and deadlines

The source reviewed does not list a current closing date. It identifies the eligible area and says the program was launched with DRI funding.

Where it applies

The application guidelines say the eligible area is the Uptown Stockade Business District of Kingston, bounded by Esopus Creek and Route I-587 to the north and east, St. James Street to the south, and Washington Avenue and Dietz Stadium to the west.