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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NOTICE OF 2026 CDBG APPLICATION
Delaware County Council has initiated planning for development of the County’s Program Year (PY) 2026 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, 2026. The funding is contingent upon Federal Appropriations and funding allocated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Applicants will be notified if funding is not allocated or reduced.
Soliciting public input is the first step in preparing the County's PY 2026 HCD Action Plan. OHCD has scheduled a Public Hearing to assess the County's housing and community development needs on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 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 comment on housing and community development needs, request information on proposed programs, or review program performance, is encouraged to attend this hearing. OHCD staff will discuss issues related to the development of the HCD Annual Action Plan and address any questions. .
