Thanksgiving is going to be even more special for one South Lake Tahoe couple this year.

It will be their first holiday in their own home — one they own.

Through a state grant the city dispenses the couple qualified for $140,000. This supplemented the $130,000 conventional loan they had secured.

The Goralskis moved into the house in the state streets area on Nov. 19.

Since 1995, South Lake Tahoe residents have received $4.1 million through the State HOME Program. The Goralskis are the city’s 54th recipient.

“Most community members qualify for one or more of our housing programs,” said Nancy Kerry, with the city’s Housing Department, told Lake Tahoe News. “In this city because our average income is so low most people do qualify, if not for the first time home buyer, we have a moderate income program.”