Lawmakers in the New York state Assembly are proposing $50 million to aid homeowners affected by widespread flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida last September. 

The money comes after lawmakers Jessica González-Rojas, Nily Rozic and Gina Sillitti in the state Assembly urged help for homeowners whose properties were damaged by the flash flooding which killed at least 43 people in the New York City area. 

“The aftermath of Hurricane Ida caused severe damage to our city including parts of my district," González-Rojas said. "Many of the New Yorkers who were impacted are homeowners and they continue to suffer as a result. I’m urging the Governor and my colleagues in the Assembly and Senate to include Ida relief funding in this year’s budget to fill the resource gap left by other recovery efforts. New Yorkers want to rebuild what they’ve lost due to the storm and some have exhausted whatever help was available to them. This aid will allow families to do that."

Similar disaster relief funding was made available for homeowners in 2017 following flooding on Lake Ontario. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul and then-Mayor Bill de Blasio last year announced funding for undocumented residents who were affected by the flooding and were not eligible for federal assistance. Grants are being distributed by eight community organizations including the Chinese-American Planning Council and the Minkwon Center. Families can apply by April 29. 

“The damage caused by Hurricane Ida to Queens homeowners has been devastating,” Rozic said. “Families lost thousands of dollars worth in appliances, furniture, and damage to their property. We must provide critical relief for homeowners and immediate support for our small businesses as they rebuild and recover from this season’s devastating flooding.”

State lawmakers next week are expected to unveil their own budget proposals after Hochul released her $216 billion plan in January. The full budget is expected to pass by the end of the month.