Assists in proper plan development, planning assistance and administrative tasks in compliance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

The CDBG/Housing Rehabilitation Program offers: -Housing rehabilitation for low to moderate income homeowners -Community Development Block Grant Administration

Provides energy conservation measures installed to houses or mobile homes in order to reduce heating/cooling and utility costs. Measures may include attic insulation, floor insulation, furnace testing, weather stripping, door sweeps, caulking, hot water heater and pipe wrap, faucet aerators, low flow showerheads and energy education.

Provides major repairs to homes in order to bring the home up to HUD housing standards for health and safety. Home owners must have lived in the home at least 2 years.

Responsible for the administration of sidewalk repair grants to residents who can not afford the repairs, and low-interest loans to other residents. Low-interest sidewalk loans are also available to landlords who do not live in their buildings, although grants are not. Grants and loans can go up to $3,000,plus money for tree removal, if necessary.

Offers grants and low-interest loans for repairs to owner occupied homes within the city limits. Household income limits and other eligibility requirements apply. Helps qualified households make code, safety and other needed repairs to their homes. The maximum available to an eligible household is $30,000. Eligible work includes roofing, electrical, plumbing, lead paint hazard reduction, insulation, window replacement, and many other items.

Owners of rental property located between Grier, West 4th, Park Avenue and Beeber, can apply for a home repair and improvement grant under the BNIP PHARE Program. Code, safety, weatherization and general property improvements are eligible. Units must be occupied by predominately lower to moderate income tenants at an affordable rent.

The Community Development office has three programs to assist homeowners. * Emergency Home Rehabilitation Program provides assistance to eligible homeowners in situations that create unexpected and immediate danger to the health and well being of the occupants of the home. * The Growing Home Owner's Initiative is a matched savings and education initiative to help individuals and families turn the dream of purchasing a home into a reality. * The Luzerne County’s Homeownership Program is to create affordable home buyer opportunities for low to moderate income persons.

Provides home repairs and renovation for owner occupied house. Subject go funding availability. Loans sometimes include: roofing, windows, emergency repairs, heaters, plumbing

Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans to help pay for housing, utilities, transportation, medical and other expenses. Pays directly to landlords, vendors and creditors.

Assists homeowners to rehabilitate owner occupied homes in Monroe County to repair any code violation and to meet housing quality standards. Grants and loans are secured by a mortgage against the residence which require NO monthly payments. Possible repairs include: correcting code violations, repairing major systems such as heating, electrical, plumbing and roofing, making the home more energy efficient, structural components (walls, decks and porches), and windows and doors.

Cash assistance for people who need to make essential repairs to their homes for health and/or safety reasons.

Programs available: - Single family housing programs which provides assistance to individuals for purchase, construction, and repair of homes - Rural rental housing program assists to construct new or rehabilitate existing multi-family housing projects - Community facilities program provides assistance to rural communities to build or improve facilities, such as health clinics, child and adult day care centers and fire stations - Rural business program provides assistance to rural areas that need to develop new job opportunities, allowing business and cooperatives to remain viable in a changing community - Water and waste water programs addresses rural Pennsylvania's needs for domestic water, sewage collection and treatment, as well as electricity and telecommunications

Programs available: - Single family housing programs which provides assistance to individuals for purchase, construction, and repair of homes Click here for more information - Rural rental housing program assists to construct new or rehabilitate existing multi-family housing projects - Community facilities program provides assistance to rural communities to build or improve facilities, such as health clinics, child and adult day care centers and fire stations - Rural business program provides assistance to rural areas that need to develop new job opportunities, allowing business and cooperatives to remain viable in a changing community - Water and waste water programs addresses rural Pennsylvania's needs for domestic water, sewage collection and treatment, as well as electricity and telecommunications Click here for additional programs and services for indiviudals

Administers USDA Rural Development programs. Increases access to services, such as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities, electric and telephone service. Promotes economic development through loans to businesses through banks , credit unions and community-managed lending pools. Provides technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.