The Bucks County Association of Realtors has been awarded a grant to help local homeowners impacted by the July 12 flooding event.
The $200,000 grant from the National Association of Realtors Relief Foundation is designed to help homeowners and temporary renters begin the recovery process with one month of mortgage payment or temporary rental payment, maxing out at $1,000 per household.
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“There is still ample money available,” said Dayna Gray, the president of the Bucks County Association of Realtors. “Realtors live in the communities they serve, and we understand the huge financial burden caused by this disaster.”
The organization has set up at an online application process for those who qualify for the assistance.
The deadline for submitting applications is September 30 and awards are made on a first-come-first-served basis.
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The funds are available to homeowners in Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, and Bensalem Township, which were all hit hard by the July 12 flash flooding event.
“So many of our residents are still dealing with the emotional and financial burdens of the overwhelming flooding of July 12. This Realtor support will help them breathe a little easier,” said Bristol Township Council President Craig Bowen.
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Bristol Borough Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe stated: “As a lifelong resident of Bristol Borough, I know the character of this community and I know we’ll bounce back from this terrible flooding. I’m happy we have the support of groups like the Realtor Relief Foundation. Their assistance will help us get back to normal as fast as possible.”
Anyone with questions can contact info@bucksrealtor.com or 215-956-9176 and hit option “0”.
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