The County Aid program is a funding allocation supporting critical municipal transportation infrastructure. It is funded through County Liquid Fuels Taxes administered and distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [PennDOT]. The program has a long history of supporting our 49 local municipalities to improve transportation infrastructure within their borders, including repaving roadways, installing ADA-compliant sidewalks, improving stormwater management. Funding allocation letters are mailed to municipalities in the first quarter of each calendar year.
Municipalities work closely with PennDOT Municipal Services Specialists for project approval and closeout. All projects comply with PennDOT’s Publication No. 9 – the administrative guide to the use of Liquid Fuels Taxes. Municipalities are diligent in their compliance with the intricacies of the policies and procedures to keep their roadways safe for both their residents and visitors.
What Is New This Year?
The County Aid Program has been updated for the current cycle, with a total program value of $500,000.
- Key changes include a revised timeline that outlines new notification requirements and an updated project completion date.
- Municipalities are now required to notify the County of their intent to accept or defer County Aid for the current year.
- This will be the final year that deferrals are permitted.
- Additionally, municipalities have the option to combine their 2025 and 2026 allocation funds for use on eligible projects in 2026, providing greater flexibility in planning and execution.
All Information at a Glance:
The Public Works Department, in collaboration with its engineering consulting firm HRG and a representative from PennDOT, recently held three webinars to provide municipalities which provided a summary of the steps to apply for County Aid, key deadlines, and answers to frequently asked questions.
To view the Presentation, please click on the image below:
To watch our Webinar, here is a link to the recording of the session.
2025 County Aid Town Hall Meeting for Municipalities - Zoom
For additional information, please call 610-891-6021 or contact Debra Track at TrackDE@co.delaware.pa.us