Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded County of Cumberland $535,074.50 under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on December 8, 2025, to support affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. The award obligates $535,074.50 with a period of performance extending to September 30, 2034, and place of performance in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The HOME program distributes formula grants to participating jurisdictions that meet income targeting and affordability requirements; assisted housing must remain affordable to low-income households for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years depending on the activity type and amount of HOME funding contributed. The program was established through Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act in 1990. County of Cumberland, a participating jurisdiction, may undertake HOME projects directly or provide funds to developers and other housing partners within its jurisdiction.