NY A10271

Increases the maximum work cost per building from $10,000 to $20,000 under the RESTORE program for emergency home repairs for eligible senior citizens.

Removes the requirement that eligible applicants respond within five business days and start repairs within fourteen business days of inspection, consolidating the timeline to completion within sixty business days of repair start.

Raises the administrative cost allowance from 7.5% to 10% of the contract amount for planning and administrative expenses related to program administration.

Maintains the existing three-year contract completion period with commissioner authority to grant extensions of up to two additional one-year periods for good cause.