New Mixed-Use Housing Grants Program Accepting Applications 

The state Department of Community and Economic Development has opened its new $10 million PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program to develop mixed-use projects with a residential housing component. Townships can apply through December 6, 2024, for mixed-use site development, conversion projects, and/or rehabilitation of existing structures for mixed-use development. Projects must include both residential and non-residential components to be eligible, including both rental and owner-occupied residential units. 

Funds can be used toward the following activities: acquisition of land, buildings, rights of way, and easements; rehabilitation of vacant structures for future mixed-use; demolition of existing structures; construction or rehabilitation of stormwater drainage systems, energy infrastructure, sanitary sewer systems, water supply facilities, transportation facilities directly affecting the site of the proposed development (traffic signals, sidewalks, bridges), information transmission facilities (telephone lines, fiberoptic lines, towers); and other related engineering, design, and inspection costs. 

Questions can be directed to DCED’s Center for Business Finance and Workforce Development – Grants Office at (717) 787-6245 or ra-dcedcbf@pa.gov.