Housing & Community Development

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.

Recent Updates and Announcements

Delaware County Council approved the submission of the 2024 Annual Action Plan, including the 2024 Final List of Awards at the June 18, 2024 County Council meeting.

HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY FUNDING:
Public notice is hereby given that the County Council of Delaware County will hold two public hearings regarding the County’s intent to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program.  Public comment will be accepted in person and the first meeting will convene in the County Council Meeting Room of the Government Center Building, July 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm.  A second hearing will be held at the Delaware County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm to discuss the proposed application.  Persons with Limited English Proficiency, a disability, or that require other accommodations to participate are asked to contact OHCD (610-891-5425) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to discuss those needs.

The County seeks funding to address the impacts of Hurricane Ida on low- and moderate-income households, meet urgent needs, and increase resiliency to lessen the impact of future disasters. The County will request a total amount of funding not to exceed $14,600,000 across four project categories: Housing (Rehabilitation & Buyout), Infrastructure, Mitigation and program administration.

Public hearings will be held to discuss Delaware County’s community development and housing needs, including efforts to affirmatively further fair housing, and the proposed activities for the CDBG-DR application. We encourage all interested parties to attend the public hearings and comment on the proposed activities and funding requests.

The first public hearing will be held during the Regular Public Meeting of the Delaware County Council on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM on the 1st Floor of the Government Center Building at 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063 to discuss community development and housing needs.

The second public hearing will be held at 2 West Baltimore Avenue, Suite 202, Media PA 19063 on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm to discuss the proposed application.

Citizens may submit their comments through the mail or via email at ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us .  Comments will be accepted through August 5, 2024.