SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- $7.5M is heading to the Southern Tier to help support current and prospective homeowners.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over a thousand households across the state will benefit from grants aiming to support affordable home ownership.  The awards will help low- and moderate-income families make repairs, accessibility modifications or safety upgrades to their homes, and provide down payment assistance for first-time buyers.

In the Southern Tier, 144 housing units will be assisted.