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With the uncertain future of short and long-term federal funding for housing, now is an ideal time to recommit to taking action and getting informed at the local level.
This upcoming week and early March offer a few opportunities to learn more about housing and homelessness funding sources, as well as future planning:
Public hearings continue on Monday, Feb. 24, for RHD’s appeal before the Lower Providence Township Zoning Hearing Board. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., inside Arcola Intermediate School (4001 Eagleville Road). Witnesses are not likely to be called, but other business will be discussed. At this time, testimony is limited to those who have achieved “party status.” This is the third of a series of hearings.
Montgomery County is holding hybrid public meetings March 5 at 1 p.m. (1430 Dekalb Street, 3rd Floor, Norristown) and March 12 at 5:30 p.m. (364 King Street, 2nd Floor, Pottstown) to take public comment on its 5-year Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. The hearings are required as part of the county’s Housing & Community Development application to HUD (the federal agency responsible for tax credits, home repair dollars, homelessness prevention, and much more.
The draft plan indicates the intent to achieve these goals with funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. An application for these funds can be submitted by 1) a unit of local government; 2: public agencies; 3) non-profit organizations; 4) homeless service providers; and 5) private developers.
Third and not last in importance is one more call for those who live or work in Upper Dublin Township. Until March 2, the township is accepting public feedback on its draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, which outlines housing priorities, transportation goals, land use, parks, and much more.
Montco 30% Project’s letter can be accessed below:
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