Designation opens door to state grants
The City of Beacon has been certified by the state as a “pro-housing community,” opening the door to grant money.
The Pro-Housing Communities Program, launched by Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase affordable housing, will distribute as much as $650 million. The certification is issued by New York State Homes and Community Renewal.
Other municipalities in the mid-Hudson Valley that have been certified include Newburgh, Peekskill, the City of Poughkeepsie and Red Hook. More than 200 communities have applied.
