Erie County offers several housing rehabilitation grant programs for low- to moderate-income homeowners. Each program follows the same income qualifications. To learn more about eligibility and available assistance, see the details below. Applications for each funding source are processed by the appropriate Redevelopment Authority based on your municipality.
Program Qualifications:
Support will be extended to households with an annual income, encompassing all occupants of the residence, that falls at or below 80% of the Area Median Income, as periodically defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes are not eligible for funding at this time.
Interested applicants residing in the following communities can apply online at: https://www.redeveloperie.org/apply-to-program.
For application questions, please email intake@redeveloperie.org or call 814-870-1540.
| Albion Borough | Girard Borough | Millcreek Township |
| City of Erie | Girard Township | North East Borough |
| Conneaut Township | Greene Township | North East Township |
| Cranesville Borough | Harborcreek Township | Platea Borough |
| Edinboro Borough | Lake City Borough | Springfield Township |
| Elk Creek Township | Lawrence Park Township | Summit Township |
| Fairview Township | McKean Borough | Washington Township |
| Franklin Township | McKean Township | Wesleyville Borough |
Interested applicants residing in the following communities can apply online at: https://corryidc.org/grant-opportunities.
For application questions, please email programs@corryidc.org or call 814-664-3884.
| Amity Township | Union City Borough |
| City of Corry | Union Township |
| Concord Township | Venango Township |
| Elgin Borough | Waterford Borough |
| Greenfield Township | Waterford Township |
| LeBoeuf Township | Wattsburg Borough |
| Mill Village Borough | Wayne Township |
Whole-Home Repairs Program
Erie County is committed to assisting low- and moderate-income individuals by providing essential support through the Pennsylvania COVID-19 ARPA Whole Home Repair Grant. This program focuses on enhancing the living conditions of single-family, owner-occupied residences by offering funding for exterior property rehabilitation.
Grant funds will be allocated to income-qualified home owners, ensuring that those who need assistance the most receive the necessary support.
Eligible applicants may seek funding to address exterior housing repair needs such as roofs, siding, porches, windows, foundations, and any needed ADA accessibility concerns. The Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development is administering the program. The City of Erie Redevelopment Authority and the Corry Redevelopment Authority are under contract to provide the home renovations and inspections.
While prioritizing health and safety, the program does not support the replacement or modification of exterior components solely for beautification purposes. The funding is dedicated to addressing structural issues and essential improvements. Currently, mobile home and manufactured homes are ineligible.
Whole- Home Program Guidelines
The residence must be located within Erie County, Pennsylvania, with a preference for applicants residing in the First Tier. Due to limitations on available funding, applications are being accepted from a limited number of areas.
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Albion Borough
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City of Corry
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Cranesville Borough
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Elgin Borough
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Edinboro Borough
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Mill Village Borough
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Lake City Borough
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Union City Borough
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McKean Borough
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Waterford Borough
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North East Borough
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Wattsburg Borough
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Platea Borough
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Wesleyville Borough
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Affordable Housing/Act 137
Erie County’s Affordable Housing Fund is currently supporting single-family housing rehabilitation projects. The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of the County’s housing stock and to correct conditions which pose a serious threat to the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
Funds may be used to make repairs, rehabilitation, accessibility alterations, and/or address code-related issues. The assistance being provided to eligible participants is referred to as a “loan-to-grant” or “deferred-payment loan.” Deferred-payment loans made under this program will be secured by a five-year (60-month) mortgage. No re-payment will be required so long as the borrower complies with the terms and conditions of the program.
Existing Owner Occupied Housing (EOOH)
Erie County’s Existing Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant funding is made available for single-family or two-family, owner-occupied, residential property rehabilitation. Grant funds will be awarded for housing rehabilitation, lead based paint remediation health and safety, environmental issues, and/or accessibility improvements to income-qualified homeowners. The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of the County’s housing stock and to correct conditions which pose a serious threat to the health, safety, and welfare of residents. Deferred-payment loans made under this program will be secured by a five-year (60-month) mortgage. No re-payment will be required so long as the borrower complies with the terms and conditions of the program.