The City of Harrisburg Department of Building and Housing Development through the Bureau of Housing is responsible for the administration of the federal housing and community development programs. Through the implementation of the Consolidated Plan, the Bureau and its partner organizations focus on the providing quality homeownership opportunities, stabilizing neighborhoods and property values through homeownership and assisting existing homeowners with improvements to their homes.Within these following pages learn about beautiful homes available for sale … how to get assistance to rehab your home … how to get the lead out … how to make a difference in your neighborhood!
Welcome to the City of Harrisburg – and welcome HOME! Whether it is an historic townhome in Midtown Harrisburg, a rehabilitated single family home in Allison Hill or a new home at Governor’s Square – Harrisburg has an opportunity for you to realize your dreams of homeownership!
Citizens are invited to participate in the development of Harrisburg’s FY-2011 federal plan for funding housing and community development entitlement programs.
• Citizen Participation Plan Download PDF here
• Citizen Information Booklet Download PDF here
• CDBG RFP Download PDF here
• HOME RFP Download PDF here
• ESG RFP Download PDF here
Download the Community meeting notice for the following:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
• HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
• Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program |
City of Harrisburg 5-year Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan provides the City with a comprehensive vision for use of federal resources under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs to address needs of affordable housing, infrastructure, fair housing, economic development and help to the homeless. (2010 - 2014 Consolidated Plan & Action Plan's are available NOW!)
Homeownership OpportunitiesThe City of Harrisburg offers a wide variety of public and private opportunities to realize the dream of homeownership. Discover more about rehabbed homes for sale and new home communities in Harrisburg.
Homebuyer Assistance
Do you need assistance in order to realize your dream of homeownership?
Learn about grant and loan programs and services available to assist new homeowners.
Assistance for Homeowners
Are you a homeowner in need of repairs to your roof or upgrades to your electrical system?
Learn about grant and loan programs available to assist you to address emergency repairs and code improvements to your home. NEW! Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide Now Available brought to you by the United Way of the Capital Region and PNC Bank.
Lead Hazard Control ProgramFind out about education, training and grant opportunities to address Lead-Based Paint in your rental property.
Contractor's Corner
Current rehabilitation projects available for public bid and training opportunities for housing rehabilitation contractors.
Investors Opportunities
Check out the current Requests for Proposals and redevelopment opportunities available through the Bureau of Housing.
Neighborhood Improvement Initiatives
It’s time to take a stake in your neighborhood…cleanup a vacant lot, adopt your block or learn how you can help to improve your community.