Lehigh County will hold public hearings for FY 2026 CDBG and HOME funding proposals.
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- Allentown
What You Should Do Next
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Attend Public Hearings
Join the public hearings on March 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm via Zoom, and March 19, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Lehigh County Government Center. Contact the Dept. of Community Development for Zoom details.
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Request Funding Application
Obtain the funding request application from the Lehigh County website at https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Community-Economic-Development. Ensure you have the application before the submission deadline.
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Submit Funding Application
Complete and submit your funding application by April 15, 2026, either via email to LCommDev@lehighcounty.org or by mail (postmarked by April 15).
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Provide Testimony
Prepare to present oral or written testimony at the public hearings regarding the needs of Lehigh County residents and the use of CDBG and HOME funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the public hearing in Allentown?
- The hearing aims to gather information for the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan for funding.
- When are the public hearings scheduled?
- The hearings are on March 10 and March 19, 2026.
- How can I participate in the public hearing?
- You can participate via Zoom or attend in person at the Lehigh County Government Center.
- What is the deadline for funding applications?
- Applications must be received by April 15, 2026.
- Where can I find the funding application?
- The application can be found on the Lehigh County Community Development website.
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Full Notice Text
41002/16/2026LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FY 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) And HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FROM NON-PROFITS AND MUNICIPAL AGENCIES Notice is hereby given by Lehigh County, PA that it will hold two (2) public hearings on March 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm, via Zoom, and March 19, 2026, at 10:00 am, prevailing time in Room 524 of the Lehigh County Government Center, 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, PA. To participate in the virtual public hearing on March 10, 2026, please email the Dept. of Community Development at LCommDev@lehighcounty.org, or call (610) 782-3565. If special arrangements need to be made to accommodate residents in order for them to participate in either public hearing, please call the Office of Community Development, at (610) 782-3565 (PA Relay Center TDD, 7-1-1) to make those arrangements. The purpose of the public hearings is to gather information on the Annual Action Plan for FY 2026, which the County must submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funds and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. The County will afford non-profits, housing developers, municipal jurisdictions, and public service agencies the opportunity to request funds for projects and activities. The actual allocation of funds that Lehigh County is eligible to receive is not known at this time since it has not been determined by HUD. It is anticipated that the FY 2026 allocations will be comparable to FY 2025. In FY 2025, Lehigh County received $1,274,277 in CDBG funds and $524,168 in HOME funds. In order to receive funds, Lehigh County must prepare a One Year Annual Action Plan for the use of the funding. At least 70% of the CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The County intends to afford citizens, local agencies, and interested parties the opportunity to become involved in the planning process. Persons, organizations, or municipalities that wish to request funding should obtain a copy of the request for funding applications which can be found at https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Community-Economic-Development. Applications must be received by April 15, 2026 via email to LCommDev@lehighcounty.org, or via mail (postmark deadline of April 15, 2026) to the Lehigh County Office of Community Development, Government Center, Room 519, 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearings and to present oral or written testimony concerning the needs of Lehigh County residents and the use of CDBG and HOME funds over the next year. Written comments may be addressed to LCommDev@lehighcounty.org or given by telephone, (610) 871-1964. 7927540 2/16/2026