Home investment partnerships program

County of Northampton received a formula grant award of $649,909.47 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective September 22, 2025, through September 30, 2034. This funding supports affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low-income households in College Hill, Pennsylvania and the surrounding jurisdiction.

Under the HOME program's requirements, all housing assisted with these funds must meet income targeting and affordability requirements, with units remaining affordable for periods ranging from 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution. County of Northampton may undertake HOME-funded projects directly or distribute funds to developers, owners, and other partners to implement eligible affordable housing activities. The county must comply with HUD's planning and documentation requirements, including submission of five-year Consolidated Plans and annual Action Plans for HUD review, and must maintain records for five years beyond each affordability period to demonstrate program compliance.