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The
Housing and Community Development Department has been designated by the County
Commissioners to administer various federal, state, and other housing and
community development programs and projects. Current programs include the
following:
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Federal |
State |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) |
Weatherization Program |
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Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) |
State Emergency Shelter |
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HOME Investment Partnership Program
(HOME) |
PA
Access Grant |
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Brownfields Grant |
MUNICIPAL PROJECTS: The Department provides CDBG funding to
municipalities for planning activities, studies, and construction/reconstruction
of public facilities. The following is a sample of the 34 municipal projects
undertaken in the last two years:
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Jackson/Paradise Townships - Join Comprehensive Plan
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Stewartstown Borough - Wellhead Protection Plan
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West York Borough - West Princess Street curb/sidewalk/drainage improvements
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Yoe Borough - Mill Creek Stabilization
PUBLIC SERVICES PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS: A limited amount of CDBG
and ESG funds are also available for public services, including homeless
assistance. The following are a few of the 10 public service and homeless
assistance projects and programs funded over the past two years:
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Access-York, Inc. - Emergency Shelter Operations
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ARC of York County - Camp Pennwood Summer Camp Program
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Community Progress Council - Mason/Dixon Family Emergency Services
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YWCA of Hanover - Safe Home Program
HOUSING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS: The Department has become
increasingly active in providing housing assistance to low income households
through the CDBG, HOME, Weatherization, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
programs. The following is a representation of the housing programs and projects
undertaken recently:
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Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation for low income households
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Energy Conservation Improvements for low income households
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Access Home modification for people with disabilities
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Water and Sewer Hookup assistance for low income households
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First-time Homebuyers assistance
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Development of Affordable Rental Housing/HOME Program applications, due July
2005.
QUESTIONS? MORE INFORMATION?
Inquiries on the York County Housing and Community Development Programs, HOME
Investment Partnership program, and Weatherization Program should be directed
to:
Chris Rafferty
Housing and Community Development Administrator
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