HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds Pennsylvania communities to develop and preserve affordable housing through new construction, rehabilitation, and support for community housing organizations.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Full HOME Program application deadline (projected) | October 2026: CHDO reserve/operating funding and CHDO Certification submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project for towns/boroughs/townships; up to $750,000 for cities/counties; CHDO operating support up to $50,000 or 50% of annual budget; rental project limits based on HUD per-unit subsidy.
Summary: Provides competitive funding to municipalities in Pennsylvania to expand and preserve affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents.
Key Information: Only units of local government may apply directly; nonprofits and developers must apply through a municipality.
Description
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), is a federally funded initiative designed to expand and preserve affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents across Pennsylvania. The program provides grants and loans to municipalities, supporting a range of housing activities including new construction, rehabilitation, assistance to first-time homebuyers, and support for projects led by certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). The goal is to address critical housing needs, foster community revitalization, and increase both homeownership and rental opportunities throughout the Commonwealth.
