The mission of the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is to promote sound housing and community development in Delaware County with the use of federal, state and local resources. OHCD is responsible for the planning, administration, and oversight of three federal programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs. The office is also charged with oversight of state initiatives funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and County initiatives, as funds become available.
RECENT UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The Urban County of Delaware’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, is now available for public review and comment. The draft CAPER is available at the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), 2 W. Baltimore Avenue, Room 202, Media, PA 19063 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday-Friday; 610-891-5425 or TDD 1-800-654-5425. Written comments will be accepted through September 19, 2025 and should be directed to Philip Welsh at the address listed above or by email at ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us. For information on the County’s consolidated planning, as well as other OHCD activities and programs, please visit the OHCD website at www.delcopa.gov/housing-community-development.
