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OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A Guide to the Housing and
Community Development Programs
Director: John E. Pickett |
Location: 600 N. Jackson Street, Suite 101 Media, PA 19063 |
Phone: 610-891-5425 |
Fax: 610-566-0532 |
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, under the direction of John E. Pickett, AICP, is responsible for the planning, administration, and oversight of three federal programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships/American Dream Down Payment (HOME/ADDI) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Programs. The office is also charged with oversight of state revitalization initiatives funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Consolidated Planning
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/conplan/toolsandguidance/guidance/doc/local_guidelines.doc
American Recovery and Revitalization Act Programs
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/recovery/programs
County-wide Programs and Services - administered, implemented, or funded by OHCD in conjunction with other County departments and non-profit organizations
Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?
- US. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure
- The Don't Borrow Trouble Suburban Philadelphia Campaign is a public education initiative whose focus is to assist consumers in avoiding foreclosure and predatory lending.
Call the helpline at 888-275-8843 or visit http://www.dontborrowtroublesepa.org for assistance. - The Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Delaware Valley, Inc. provides financial counseling services at three locations in Delaware County.
Contact CCCSDV at 800-989-2227 or visit http://www.cccsdv.org for more information.
The CDBG Program
The HOME Program (Coming Soon)
- CHDO Certification Forms
- HOME Compliance Manual
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
EnergyWorks - an energy efficient home improvement program
SEARCHING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING? Follow these links:
Delaware County Housing Authority (DCHA) - operates Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8) Programs.
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) -provides a free and easy to use service to residents searching for affordable apartments in the Commonwealth. Information can be searched by city, county or zip code.
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