HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2,170,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.
“PHARE is a crucial part of our overall effort to improve our economy and provide affordable housing to our region’s residents,” Yaw said. “This funding is a substantial investment across the 23rd Senate District and will certainly provide help to those who need it most. It is important to acknowledge these dollars are made available, in large part, due to our natural gas industry.”
The projects awarded funding include:
Bradford County:
- Trehab – Bradford County Homeownership Assistance Program – $300,000
Lycoming County:
- STEP, Inc. – Homes-in-Need/Urgent Need Program – $200,000
- STEP, Inc. – Master Leasing Program – $150,000
- STEP, Inc. – Supportive Housing Program – $175,000
- American Rescue Workers – Rental Assistance Program – $100,000
- YWCA Northcentral PA – Liberty House – $150,000
- Lycoming Clinton Joinder Board – Housing Stability Program – $100,000
- Albright LIFE – Lycoming Rental Assistance Program – $50,000
- Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity, Inc – Scott Street Development – $100,000
Sullivan County:
- Sullivan County Human Services and Housing Authority – Housing Stability Program – $100,000
Tioga County:
- Tioga County Homeless Initiative – Facility – $125,000
- Tioga County Homeless Initiative – Re-Housing Program – $50,000
- Tioga County Housing and Redevelopment Authority – Housing Preservation Program – $300,000
Union County:
- Union-Snyder Community Action Agency – Comprehensive Housing Program – $150,000
- Union County Housing Authority – Bridge Housing Program – $120,000
The PHFA works to provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families and people with special housing needs. PHFA programs and operations are funded primarily by the sale of securities and from fees paid by program users, not by public tax dollars. The agency is governed by a 14-member board.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or follow him on Facebook and X @SenatorGeneYaw.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Weitzel
717-787-3280