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Union City backs Erie County plan to study affordable housing using Act 137 funds

Union City Borough Council · September 16, 2024
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Summary

Union City voted to support Erie County completing a countywide comprehensive housing plan that will use MAP grant and Act 137 deed-transfer funds to improve housing quality and affordability.

Council approved a resolution supporting Erie County’s effort to develop a new countywide comprehensive housing plan. The minutes state the primary goal is “to develop recommendations that will improve both quality and affordable housing in Erie County.” The motion (by Councilor Osborn, seconded by Councilor Steadman) carried unanimously.

The minutes note the county will use MAP grant funding and Act 137 (Affordable Housing Act) deed-transfer funds to support the plan, and that several Union City residents have applied for Act 137 funds based on income.