Chris Rafferty, Administrator
Housing and
Community Development
The Community Development and Housing Department has been designated by the County Commissioners to administer various federal, state, and other housing and community development programs and projects.
This division administers three federal housing and community development programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs. It also administers the Weatherization Program, PA Access Home Modification Program, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and other funds and state programs for York County. This division funds public works projects, public services, planning activities, and a wide range of home improvement and housing programs.
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
Through this program the county provides assistance to the county’s townships and boroughs, non-profit organizations, and county homeowners. The county has expended in excess of $50 million for public works projects, assistance to human service agencies, planning activities, housing activities, and economic . . . more
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
The county and city jointly request proposals from non-profit emergency shelter providers to provide assistance to the homeless. The Emergency Food . . . more
HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME)
The purpose of the HOME program is to provide safe, decent, and affordable rental housing units for low and moderate income people. The County provides assistance for the rehabilitation existing rental units, new construction of rental units . . . more
Weatherization Program
This program is designed to reduce heating and cooling costs for low-income persons, particularly the elderly, people with disabilities, and families with children; by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and helping to ensure their health and safety. This program is funded in part by the Department of Energy . . . more
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, abbreviated ARRA (Pub .L. 111-5), is an economic stimulus package enacted by the 111th United States Congress in February 2009. The Act of Congress was based largely on proposals made by President Barack Obama and was intended to provide a stimulus to the U.S. economy in the wake of the economic downturn. The measures are nominally worth $787 billion. The Act includes federal tax cuts . . . more
Community Development Activities & Services
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Homeless Services
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Housing/Home Assistance Programs
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Plans/Documents & Reports
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Department-Specific Quick Links:
2009 Action Plan
Applications/Forms
Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Section 3 Business Concerns
Municipal Low/Mod Income Area Maps
Related Agency Links:
Department of Community & Economic
Development (DCED)
Federal Home
Loan Bank (FHLB)
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)
PA Weatherization
