The mission of the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is to promote sound housing and community development in Delaware County with the use of federal, state and local resources. OHCD is responsible for the planning, administration, and oversight of three federal programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs. The office is also charged with oversight of state initiatives funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and County initiatives, as funds become available.
RECENT UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Hearing Notice: ESG 2026 Submission to
PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development
A Public Hearing will be held Friday, July 31, 2026at 10:00 am at Delaware County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) at 2 W. Baltimore Avenue, Suite 202, Media PA 19063. OHCD will accept comments regarding the submission of a grant application in the amount of $300,000 to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for ESG Funding to support Emergency Shelter Operations at Wesly House Shelter. OHCD will present on the application process, need for supporting Wesley House and accept comments from the public concerning the submission.
Residents can also submit written public comment via email or delivered to OHCD at 2 W. Baltimore Avenue, Suite 202, Media, PA 19063. Email comments can be sent to: ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us.
Written comments will be accepted until Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The County of Delaware does not discriminate based on age, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability in the admission, access to, or employment in its federally assisted programs or activities. Assistance will be provided to accommodate the needs of disabled persons and those with limited English language proficiency. If assistance is required, contact Philip Welsh at 610-891-4014 or via email at ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us 48 hours in advance of the public hearing meeting.
