Legislative Briefing: April 30, 2019

Senator Haywood speaks about his new bill to lift the funding cap on PHARE. Includes other updates on state and federal legislation.

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Pennsylvania Blight Remediation Program Jun 3 2020

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Share List In 2019, the Blight Remediation Program was created under the Commonwealth Financing Authority. In May 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the guidelines for the new reimbursable grant program. The application period is …more
Task Force Presents Comprehensive Blight Strategy Plan in Aliquippa Feb 10 2020

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Share List FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 As part of a statewide effort, the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania deploys its proven techniques and resources ALIQUIPPA, PA. Aliquippa’s Blight Task Force held its fourth official meeting yesterday at City Hall. …more
Blight to Bright Breakfast – Montgomery County Dec 12 2019

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Share List On December 5, 2019, stakeholders from Montgomery County gathered together to discuss solutions to blight. The presentations from that event are below. Thank you to BB&T Bank for sponsoring this event. Economic Impact of Blight – Presentation Speaker …more
Ordinance endorses land bank effort Jul 10 2019

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Share List From: Altoona Mirror HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County will soon advertise an ordinance endorsing an Altoona-led effort to set up a land bank aimed at reducing blight and encouraging development. An earlier version of the proposed ordinance generated questions …more
Johnstown council OKs compromise on fighting blight May 21 2019

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Share List From: Johnstown Tribune Democrat A rare compromise between two City Council factions has made $250,000 available to demolish blighted Johnstown building. Funding will come from about $1.2 million held in the city’s Urban Development Action Grant fund, which …more
Our Town Donates $10,000: Money Given to Land Bank Following Mayor Pacifico’s Request Mar 12 2019

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Share List Altoona Mirror Operation Our Town is donating $10,000 to the new Altoona land bank. The money could pay for acquisition of a “demonstration property” that would show how the land bank can put distressed real estate “back in the hands of …more
Council Mulls Code Ordinance Update Mar 5 2019

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Share List New Castle News New Castle city council introduced an ordinance to update rental property regulations and eliminate blight within the city during last week’s meeting. The proposed ordinance includes adoption of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. The ordinance …more
Webinar: Ten Years of Conservatorship: Success, Challenges and Next Steps Feb 28 2019

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Share List Webinar: Ten Years of Conservatorship: Success, Challenges and Next Steps The Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act (Act 135) was enacted ten years ago. This webinar will examine the use and impact of conservatorship over the last …more
From Blight to Bright: Modern, Energy-Efficient Apartment Complex Replaces Deteriorated School in Roxbury Feb 26 2019

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Share List The Tribune-Democrat An etched stone sign still reads “Public School” at the corner of Roxbury Avenue and Sell Street. But now that sign serves as a gateway to a modern apartment building. Featuring 43 units, Roxbury Place is …more
Blair Funds to Tackle Blight Jan 29 2019

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Share List Altoona Mirror In September 2017, the costs of recording a mortgage and deed went up by $7.50 in Blair County to fund what commissioners said would be a revenue source to address blighted properties. Now that the fund …more

Revitalizing PA: Success Stories & New Priorities

State Housing Tax Credit (SB 1185) Introduced

Ask Governor Wolf to Extend the Eviction Moratorium

On Friday, July 10, the moratorium on evictions in Pennsylvania will expire. However, most people are still not back to work, and new federal and state resources have only just become available. That’s why we are asking Governor Wolf to extend the moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent at least until the Fall.

Webinar: PHFA Shares Implementation Details for New State COVID Relief Mortgage and Rental Assistance Grant Program

PHFA Opens Applications for New Rental and Mortgage Assistance

PHFA applications for a new rental and mortgage assistance program are available as of June 29th and will be accepted when the program opens on July 6th. This new program is funded through the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund allocated by the Governor and the Legislature and totals $175 million. To view the applications and apply for funds click here.

Legislative Briefing: April 30, 2019

Legislative Briefing: April 30, 2019

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