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Union City backs Erie County plan to develop countywide comprehensive housing plan
Summary
Council approved a resolution endorsing Erie County's effort to craft a new countywide housing plan, citing MAP grant and Act 137 funding sources; borough residents have submitted Act 137 applications that are income-based.
Union City Borough Council voted Sept. 16 to support Erie County’s effort to develop a new countywide comprehensive housing plan. The resolution notes the county will use MAP grant funds and Act 137 (Affordable Housing Act) deed-transfer funds to produce recommendations intended to improve housing quality and affordability across Erie County.
Councilors noted that several borough residents have submitted Act 137 applications; the program and eligibility were described as income-based in the meeting record. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Steadman and carried unanimously. The borough's vote is a formal expression of support; Erie County will lead plan development and allocation of MAP and Act 137 funds.
