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COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta, both D-Chester, recently announced $400,000 in funding for the Movement Community Development Corp. in Coatesville.
$400,000 Awarded to Local Program Providing Free Repair Assistance to Homeowners Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new report from the Chester County Planning Commission shows that more homes were built in the county in 2021 than in any year since 2001, and …
New Report Shows 20-Year High in Chester County Home Construction Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With the goals of funding critical research and promoting leadership development, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency recently announced the opening of the application period for its 2023 …
Applications Now Being Accepted for PHFA’s 2023 Housing Policy Fellowship Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a $1,100,000 loan guarantee to Berks County, Pennsylvania to assist the Berks County Nonprofit Development Corporation …
$1.1 Million Loan Guarantee Awarded to Berks County to Renovate Commercial Building, Expand Businesses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced the distribution this week of $8,210,240 in funding through the Pennsylvania HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to support affordable housing in Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, …
$8.2 Million Awarded to Support Affordable Housing in 15 Pennsylvania Counties Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — With housing prices increasing faster than incomes in Chester County, county leaders are looking for ways to create more homes affordable to middle-income and smaller families.
Chester County Challenge: Creating More “Missing Middle” Housing Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The American College of Financial Services announced a contribution of $1 Million by the Pacific Life Foundation for the American College Center for Economic Empowerment …
American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality Receives $1 Million Transformational Contribution Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — An important project to bring 50 affordable senior housing units to the Borough of Phoenixville is on track to receive nearly $1.2 million in tax credits through …
$1.2 Million Slated for Affordable Senior Housing in Phoenixville Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced awards totaling more than $43.6 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, more than $7.4 million in PennHOMES funding, and more …
Governor Wolf Announces Funding for Affordable Rental Housing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a package of 27 regulatory and administrative waivers aimed at helping communities to accelerate their recovery from …
HUD Cuts Red Tape to Speed Hurricane Recovery Read More