The Community Development Division of the Department of Planning and Development strives to assist local elected officials, citizens, non-profit groups and developers in the planning and implementation of housing and community development projects. Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds as well as other state and federal resources, the Division is charged with administering these grants to provide decent, safe and affordable housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income in Westmoreland County.
New County program to improve quality of life of Westmoreland County residents by addressing lead-based paint hazards, and other health and safety household threats through its Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control Program Read on...
County Commissioners today approved a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program that will make it easier to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for certain property types for efficient equipment, renewable energy and water-conservation projects. Additional Info...
