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Union City backs Erie County comprehensive housing plan using MAP grant and Act 137 funds
Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Erie County’s development of a countywide comprehensive housing plan to improve housing quality and affordability, noting the use of MAP grant and Act 137 deed-transfer funds and local Act 137 applicant interest.
Councilor Osborn moved and Councilor Steadman seconded a resolution for Erie County to prepare a new countywide comprehensive housing plan; the motion passed unanimously. The resolution notes the county will use MAP grant funding and Act 137 (Affordable Housing Act) funds derived from housing deed transfers to develop recommendations to improve housing quality and affordability.
The minutes record that several borough residents have applied for Act 137 funds based on income. Council did not record further details about the county timeline or the county's specific plan recommendations during the meeting.
