Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.2 Million in Housing and Infrastructure Projects to Rebuild Areas Previously Impacted by Hurricane Ida
This funding supports two projects in federally-designated disaster areas in Montgomery County.
Earlier this year, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth’s first-ever Housing Action Plan to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $1,222,822 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grants to support two projects in southeast Pennsylvania with housing rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements. These grants support long-term recovery efforts for federally-designated disaster areas in Montgomery County impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
The CDBG-DR grants can be used for housing assistance including rehabilitation, multi-family housing development, infrastructure improvements, and mitigation.
“This funding will continue to help communities rebuild and recover from the long-lasting effects of Hurricane Ida, including stormwater and infrastructure improvements, and housing repairs,” said Secretary Siger. “The Shapiro Administration has made housing a priority and will continue to investment in Pennsylvania’s communities, families, and future through programs like the Community Development Block Grants.”
CDBG-DR awards:
Abington Township, Montgomery County
- $922,822 to the Township of Abington for infrastructure improvements including a footpath and riparian buffer restoration due to damage from Hurricane Ida at Baederwood Park in Montgomery County.
Norristown Borough, Montgomery County
- $300,000 to the Municipality or Norristown for a housing rehabilitation program that aims to rehabilitate 5-6 owner-occupied housing units to mitigate damage resulting from Hurricane Ida in Montgomery County.
“Our ongoing commitment to recovery from Hurricane Ida includes working with property owners, businesses, and community leaders to identify and invest in projects that reduce future disaster risks and strengthen community resilience,” said PA Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield. “These grants will provide essential support as communities continue on their path toward a more resilient future.”
Last year, the Shapiro Administration invested $18.6 million through the CDBG-DR program for 16 projects in federally-designated disaster areas in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.
In September 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03 directing his Administration to develop a comprehensive plan for building and preserving more homes, breaking down barriers preventing people from finding stable housing, and expanding housing opportunities to ultimately position the Commonwealth as a national leader on housing access and affordability by 2035.
Earlier this year, Governor Josh Shapiro created Pennsylvania’s first-ever Housing Action Plan, which will build and preserve more homes, modernize housing regulations and zoning rules, and break down barriers preventing people from finding stable housing — all to grow the Commonwealth’s economy and improve Pennsylvanians’ quality of life.
Governor Shapiro’s Housing Action Plan calls for new, affordable housing options and reforms that will help meet the demand across the Commonwealth’s housing markets and outlines a plan to address the housing supply, improve affordability, and stabilize housing outcomes.
For more information about the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery program or DCED, visit the agency’s website, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
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