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Centre County commissioners approve HOME ARP grant agreement with state; officials say funds help address housing insecurity

5342929 · July 8, 2025
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The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) grant agreement with the Department of Community and Economic Development and discussed how flexible housing funding can help residents at risk of homelessness.

The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a HOME American Rescue Plan grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development during its public meeting. The motion was seconded and carried with voices of “aye.”

County officials and commissioners said the grant’s flexibility is important for helping residents who face housing insecurity and related mental-health or substance-use challenges. Commissioner Concepcion, during later discussion, said housing insecurity is rising in the region and that…

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