Greater Palm Springs Realtors has recently announced a disaster relief program aimed at assisting victims of Tropical Storm Hilary. The program, introduced in response to the damages caused by the storm, will offer financial support to those who have been affected by flooding disasters. Residents of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, or Desert Hot Springs who have experienced housing disruptions due to the storm may be eligible for assistance of up to $2,500.
The Disaster Relief Program, a joint effort between the Greater Palm Springs Association of Realtors and the Realtors Relief Foundation, aims to provide crucial help to individuals who have faced displacement or damage to their homes as a result of the disaster. Qualified applicants can receive assistance for a range of needs, including monthly mortgage expenses for damaged primary residences, rental costs due to displacement, or hotel reimbursement in cases of residence displacement. The program will cover expenses up to a maximum of one month’s mortgage, rent payment, or hotel reimbursement, with a cap of $2,500.
The Realtors Relief Foundation, originally created by the National Association of Realtors in response to 9/11, has been instrumental in assisting communities in rebuilding after various disasters, including wildfires and hurricanes. To date, the foundation has helped over 19,000 families stay in their homes. The submission deadline for applications is November 7, 2023, and assistance will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, subject to fund availability. Interested individuals can apply for assistance through the Greater Palm Springs Realtors website.
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- In response to the damages inflicted on the Valley following Tropical Storm Hilary, Greater Palm Springs Realtors (GPSR) has launched a Disaster Relief Program to provide crucial assistance to those affected by the flooding disaster. Residents of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, or Desert Hot Springs who have experienced housing disruptions due to the storm may be eligible for financial support of up to $2,500. The relief initiative, a collaborative effort between the Greater Palm Springs Association of Realtors and the Realtors Relief Foundation, aims to aid individuals who have faced displacement or damage to their homes as a result of the disaster.
- Qualified applicants facing housing challenges as a result of flooding may access assistance for a variety of needs, including covering monthly mortgage expenses for damaged primary residences, rental costs incurred due to displacement, or hotel reimbursement in cases of residence displacement. Eligible residents can apply for reimbursement, with the program covering expenses up to a maximum of one month’s mortgage, rent payment, or hotel reimbursement, capped at $2,500.
- According to the City of Palm Springs, the Realtors Relief Foundation was originally created by the National Association of Realtors in response to 9/11. The program has since gone on to assist several communities rebuild following disasters ranging from wildfires to hurricanes. Overall, the foundation has helped more than 19,000 families stay in their homes.
- According to application guidelines provided by GSPR, the submission deadline for applications is November 7. 2023. Additionally, GSPR states relief assistance will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to fund availability. To apply for assistance, the application can be found here: https://gpsr.info/relief/
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