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Westmoreland County explores $100,000 planning grant for countywide housing assessment

Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors · September 23, 2024
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Summary

County consultants told supervisors a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant planning award could fund a countywide housing assessment to identify substandard units, prioritize neighborhoods and prepare applications for implementation grants of roughly $800,000–$1.25 million. Residents urged fast action on roads and drainage.

Westmoreland County supervisors heard a presentation and lengthy public comment Tuesday night on pursuing a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant planning award to fund a countywide housing assessment.

Mister Davis, the presenter on the county housing assessment, told the board the planning grant round is open and "the planning grant process is open right now" and the county should "get it in" before the November 15 deadline. He outlined the planning grant purpose: a management team would identify potentially substandard housing across the county, perform a windshield survey,…

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