Archives For: Pennsylvania
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Pennsylvania Tropical Storm Debby
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Pennsylvania in areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby from August 9-10, 2024.
11 Sep 2024
Allegheny County Accepting Applications for Blight Removal Funds
Allegheny County, PA is working to reduce vacant property rates and create a path to community revitalization through blight removal funding.
8 Sep 2024
Foreclosure Fee Sets Counties Up to Fight Blight
A new law in Pennsylvania gives counties a new tool to address blight by applying a $250 fee to foreclosure sales.
9 Jul 2024
PHFA Celebrates 50 Years of Creating Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania
In 2023, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is celebrating its fiftieth year of helping Pennsylvanians find and keep affordable, stable housing.
13 Jan 2023
Washington to Begin Enforcing Blight-Related Ordinances
Three ordinances designed to combat blight in the city of Washington, PA can now be enforced, including a newly established abandoned residential/commercial property regulation program.
4 Jan 2023
114 Housing Units in Northwest Philly Unlocked for Redevelopment
25 properties that for years have been a nuisance to the communities of Germantown and Mount Airy are on their way to redevelopment.
16 Aug 2022
Reading Administration wants to Charge Fee for Vacant Properties
Reading City Council heard a proposed plan Monday from the city administration that recommends all vacant homes be charged a registration fee.
14 Feb 2022
Pennsylvania Borough Considers Forming Land Bank
On January 22, newsitem.com published an article titled Mount Carmel considers land bank.
26 Jan 2015