The mission of the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is to promote sound housing and community development in Delaware County with the use of federal, state and local resources. OHCD is responsible for the planning, administration, and oversight of three federal programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs. The office is also charged with oversight of state initiatives funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and County initiatives, as funds become available.
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CDBG Application Available
Delaware County Council has initiated planning for development of the County’s Program Year (PY) 2027 Housing and Community Development (HCD) Action Plan, which includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The County anticipates receiving approximately $3.0 million in CDBG funds in the upcoming program year, which is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027. Those interested in applying for funding should forward an application package to the Delaware County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD). All applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., January 8, 2027.
Funding for homelessness prevention and assistance will be allocated through a separate Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Delaware County Human Services. This RFP is scheduled to be released in early 2027 and will be provided to all CDBG applicants.
Please review the application package thoroughly (CDBG Application | Delaware County, Pennsylvania), as incomplete submissions may not be considered for funding. OHCD staff is available to address concerns related to proposal preparation and visit potential project sites. Applicants seeking funding for Acquisition/Relocation activities must contact OHCD to schedule a Pre-Application Meeting before submitting an application. Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to Nicole Gannon at gannonn@co.delaware.pa.us or by phone at (610) 891-5427.
Applicants seeking funding for public facility and infrastructure projects are strongly encouraged to attend the Submitting a Successful CDBG Application webinar via Microsoft TEAMS on November 19, 2026. Please contact Nicole Gannon, Community Development Manager at gannonn@co.delaware.pa.us for a link to the webinar. Applicant attendance will be considered when making awards.
OHCD has scheduled a Public Hearing to assess the County's housing and community development needs on Thursday, December 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the OHCD office located at 2 W. Baltimore Avenue, Suite 202, Media, PA 19063. Anyone wishing to provide comment on housing and community development needs, request information on the development of the proposed programs, and/or review program performance, is encouraged to attend. Staff will discuss project development, address general application questions, and review prior year’s accomplishments. Written comments on housing and community development needs will also be accepted via mail at the address above or electronically at ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us.
