Norwich Housing Authority to receive federal assistance
NORWICH – The Norwich Housing Authority is slated for another round of federal funding to help families in need of a place to live.
Federal funds were announced last week that will benefit six housing authorities throughout the southern tier region, including $133,778 for the Norwich Housing Authority. The Norwich Housing Authority directs two facilities in the City of Norwich: Bordentown Circle on Borden Avenue; and Peacock Manor on Brown Street.
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding totaling more than $2.18 million for the southern tier. These funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Capital Fund.
“There’s a waiting list for people who are looking for apartments. I know there’s a need for affordable housing in the area, so we're very glad to get these funds,” said Judy Wingate-Wade, the executive director of the Norwich Housing Authority. “We're really in need of any help we can get.”
Wingate-Wade explained that federal dollars help upgrade and maintain the 62 apartments at Peacock Manor and 40 apartments at Bordentown Circle. Nearly 200 people are housed between the two facilities, she said, so upkeep is critical.
“The buildings are showing their age,” she added, noting that Peacock Manor was built in the mid 70s while Borden Town has been around since the early 80s. “We just had a HUD inspection in November, but we came through very well thanks to maintenance.”
This year saw a slight increase in funding for the Norwich Housing Authority which typically gets in the ballpark of $120,000 annually, according to Wingate-Wade. Funds were essential when kitchens at Bordentown were upgraded more than 15 years ago. But with the wear and tear, the Norwich Housing Authority is considering kitchen work again this year which may include new counter tops and appliances. Exterior sideing at both facilities is also becoming a concern to be addressed in the not so distant future, she added.
“Having a roof over your head is one of life’s basic necessities, so we must do everything we can to help provide those truly in need with a place to live,” said U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. “This federal funding will help support affordable housing initiatives throughout the Southern Tier that assist needy families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to find an affordable place to live.”
Housing authorities across the state are tasked with providing safe rental housing for low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Recently announced federal funds will help Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Otsego, Steuben, and Tompkins counties to develop, finance and modernize their public housing facilities for people within the community.
Federal funds were announced last week that will benefit six housing authorities throughout the southern tier region, including $133,778 for the Norwich Housing Authority. The Norwich Housing Authority directs two facilities in the City of Norwich: Bordentown Circle on Borden Avenue; and Peacock Manor on Brown Street.
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding totaling more than $2.18 million for the southern tier. These funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Capital Fund.
“There’s a waiting list for people who are looking for apartments. I know there’s a need for affordable housing in the area, so we're very glad to get these funds,” said Judy Wingate-Wade, the executive director of the Norwich Housing Authority. “We're really in need of any help we can get.”
Wingate-Wade explained that federal dollars help upgrade and maintain the 62 apartments at Peacock Manor and 40 apartments at Bordentown Circle. Nearly 200 people are housed between the two facilities, she said, so upkeep is critical.
“The buildings are showing their age,” she added, noting that Peacock Manor was built in the mid 70s while Borden Town has been around since the early 80s. “We just had a HUD inspection in November, but we came through very well thanks to maintenance.”
This year saw a slight increase in funding for the Norwich Housing Authority which typically gets in the ballpark of $120,000 annually, according to Wingate-Wade. Funds were essential when kitchens at Bordentown were upgraded more than 15 years ago. But with the wear and tear, the Norwich Housing Authority is considering kitchen work again this year which may include new counter tops and appliances. Exterior sideing at both facilities is also becoming a concern to be addressed in the not so distant future, she added.
“Having a roof over your head is one of life’s basic necessities, so we must do everything we can to help provide those truly in need with a place to live,” said U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. “This federal funding will help support affordable housing initiatives throughout the Southern Tier that assist needy families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to find an affordable place to live.”
Housing authorities across the state are tasked with providing safe rental housing for low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Recently announced federal funds will help Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Otsego, Steuben, and Tompkins counties to develop, finance and modernize their public housing facilities for people within the community.
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