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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) released its 2023 Point-In-Time (PIT) count this week, which shows that 436 people were experiencing homelessness in Chester County on January …
Rising Homelessness: Chester County Report Reveals Alarming Trends and Commits to Solutions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes and the PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) have announced over $4.4 million in affordable housing grants through the Housing Options Program (HOP). These investments, …
Senator Hughes Secures $4.4 Million in Grants to Preserve Affordable Housing, Combat Gentrification in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a series of upcoming public engagement activities to support the development of the agency’s 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan …
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Engages Public for Future Housing and Community Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has received a $375,000 PHARE award from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The funds will bolster the Street …
Chester County Receives $375K PHARE Award to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced the recipients of a new round of funding for housing programs made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) …
PHFA Unveils $61.5 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania Housing Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County organizations working to promote affordable housing and address housing insecurity within the community have been awarded over $2.7 million in grant funding, announced state …
$2.7M in Grants Awarded to Chester County for Affordable Housing Initiatives Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Food, housing, and other essential, life-sustaining necessities are expenses that many neighbors are unable to balance – forcing them to answer questions like “Do I buy …
KACS Food Cupboard Seeing a 189% Increase in Cases: Help End the Cycle of Poverty in Southern Chester County Read More
Residents of Chester County have a lot to be proud of, as the county has been recently identified as one of the best places for families in Pennsylvania. A recent …
Chester County Ranked #2 Best County for Families in Pennsylvania for 2023 Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library will host several social service organizations that offer assistance with various housing needs. Stop by the Reference Department on Saturday between 9:30 am-12:30 …
Chester County Library Housing Fair This Weekend Read More
The Chester County housing market has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride over the last year. Housing prices are at their highest levels, inventory availability has been at …
What to Expect When Home Buying in Chester County Read More