Rachel Valmonte

This Consolidated Plan serves as a roadmap for Lancaster County, detailing its assessment of affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions. It outlines how U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds will be utilized from FY 2026 through FY 2030, focusing on the preservation and expansion of affordable housing, reduction of blight, improvement of public infrastructure and facilities, and provision of public services to address housing and homelessness needs, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents.

This Annual Action Plan for 2023 outlines goals and activities funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The plan's primary objectives are to create suitable living environments, provide decent affordable housing, and foster economic opportunities, with an emphasis on improving availability, affordability, and sustainability. Key initiatives include the creation and rehabilitation of affordable rental and owner-occupied housing, reduction of blighted properties, support for public infrastructure and facility enhancements, promotion of fair housing, provision of housing services, and assistance for Housing First activities, benefiting low- and moderate-income communities and residents within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

The agenda focuses on the review of progress regarding the rehabilitation plan for the property at 317 East Washington Street in Elizabethtown Borough and the consideration of a second blight determination resolution for 156 West High Street in Elizabethtown Borough.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard administrative procedures such as call to order, public comment period, and review of staff and committee reports. Financial reporting covers the first quarter of the year. The board will address unfinished business, new business, and other miscellaneous items, concluding with an executive session as needed.

This Consolidated Plan outlines how the County of Lancaster will strategically utilize U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds for fiscal years 2026-2030. The plan focuses on addressing critical community needs related to housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs, and non-housing community development. Its core objectives are to create suitable living environments, provide decent affordable housing, and foster economic opportunities. Key strategic goals include increasing rehabilitated housing units, creating new housing units, improving public infrastructure and facilities, ensuring stabilization and long-term support, responding to urgent needs, and effective planning and administration.