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

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Request for Proposals - Non-Congregate Shelter Acquisition and Development

Delaware County is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations, developers, service providers or subrecipient organizations for the acquisition and development of a non-congregate emergency shelter servicing households experiencing homelessness or other eligible qualifying populations.

The County received a special allocation of the HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under the 2021 American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Delaware County has allocated a portion of these funds for the establishment of a non-congregate shelter.

Delaware County plans to serve the population that meets the HOME-ARP Notice 21-10 definitions of homeless or at risk of homelessness Qualifying Populations as defined in the HOME-ARP allocation Plan.

The Request for Proposals can be obtained below.

In addition, The County’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, Notice CPD 21-10, and a HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Fact Sheet referenced in the RFP can be found below.

Non-Congregate Shelter Request for Proposals

Delaware County HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

HOME-ARP Notice CPD 21-10

Non-Congregate Shelter Fact Sheet