Community Development Program
On or about September 1, 2020, the Township will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93 383) to be used for the following projects listed HERE
2021 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
| 2021 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Program |
| Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds.pdf |
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan
| Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan 20-24 |
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY – CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Bensalem Township had prepared an amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This plan outlines the Township’s responsibilities for obtaining citizen comment on the Consolidated Plan, Annual Plans, Plan Amendments, the Analysis Impediments to Fair Housing, the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and any other HUD application should the Township undertake one. The Citizen Participation Plan will be on public display for a period of 15 days. All comments received by April 7, 2020 will be considered.
Anyone wishing to comment on the plan may do so in writing to the Bensalem Township Office of Community Development, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020, Attention: Mr. William Cmorey, Director.
The plan will be available at the office of Community Development (above) and online below
All questions or comments may be directed to the Bensalem Township of Community Development at (215) 633-3605
La información será proporcionada en español a petición.
Bensalem Township had prepared an amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This plan outlines the Township’s responsibilities for obtaining citizen comment on the Consolidated Plan, Annual Plans, Plan Amendments, the Analysis Impediments to Fair Housing, the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and any other HUD application should the Township undertake one. The Citizen Participation Plan will be on public display for a period of 15 days. All comments received by April 7, 2020 will be considered.
Anyone wishing to comment on the plan may do so in writing to the Bensalem Township Office of Community Development, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020, Attention: Mr. William Cmorey, Director.
The plan will be available at the office of Community Development (above) and online below
All questions or comments may be directed to the Bensalem Township of Community Development at (215) 633-3605
La información será proporcionada en español a petición.
| Citizen Participation Plan 2020 |
Bensalem Township, acting under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act, provides assistance to homeowners in the repair and rehabilitation of their homes. If a resident is living in his/her home, which needs repairs or rehabilitation, the resident may be eligible for a no interest loan through Bensalem Township Housing Program. All residents of Bensalem Township are eligible to apply, subject to the following criteria:
ELIGIBILITY
Open to any resident of Bensalem Township. Applicant must own and occupy as principle residence, a one-family home within the Township. Multi-family structures and rental units are not eligible.
The combined gross annual income for all persons living in the applicant's household shall not exceed the following:
ELIGIBILITY
Open to any resident of Bensalem Township. Applicant must own and occupy as principle residence, a one-family home within the Township. Multi-family structures and rental units are not eligible.
The combined gross annual income for all persons living in the applicant's household shall not exceed the following:
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Household Size
1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people |
Annual Household Income
$54,150 $61,850 $69,600 $77,300 $83,500 $85,900 $89,700 $102,050 |
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Income is defined as the combined gross annual income of all occupants of the dwelling unit. Potential recipients shall be required to prove annual income. Income shall be verified by income tax returns, pay check stubs or other means. Periods of temporary unemployment shall be excluded from the determination of normal annual income.
Families with disposable assets in excess of $10,000 and elderly or handicapped personS with disposable assets of $20,000 OR MORE shall not be eligible for assistance. Assets such as stocks, bonds, cash and real estate shall be considered. The value of the primary residence and up to one automobile per driver shall be excluded from this provision.
The Bensalem Township Office of Community Development, in conjunction with the Bucks County Re-Development Authority ,administers this program. For more information on eligibility, application and program specifics, please contact Jeff Darwak, Executive Director, at 215-781-8711.
Click here to view the Township Code of Ordinances website.
FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The secretary of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made Fair Housing a priority area. Bensalem Township promotes many fair housing activities. One activity the Township operates is its Housing Rehabilitation Program. If you own a home in Bensalem Township and meet certain income limits you may qualify under this program.
Eligibility Household Income
For information, you may contact the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority at 215-781-8711.
Jeff Darwak, Deputy Director
Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County
216 Pond Street, Bristol PA 19007
Phone: 215-781-8716
Fax: 215-781-8716
Email
Federal Law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or an apartment and you believe your rights have been violated you can file a Fair Housing complaint. Complaints may be filed at the following locations:
Bucks County Human Relations Council
P.O. Box 2012
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.bchumanrelations.org
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Philadelphia Regional Office
711 State Office Bldg
1400 Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
www.phrc.state.pa.us
215-560-2496
Text Telephone 215-560-3599
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
100 Penn Square East, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3380
www.hud.gov/complaints
Families with disposable assets in excess of $10,000 and elderly or handicapped personS with disposable assets of $20,000 OR MORE shall not be eligible for assistance. Assets such as stocks, bonds, cash and real estate shall be considered. The value of the primary residence and up to one automobile per driver shall be excluded from this provision.
The Bensalem Township Office of Community Development, in conjunction with the Bucks County Re-Development Authority ,administers this program. For more information on eligibility, application and program specifics, please contact Jeff Darwak, Executive Director, at 215-781-8711.
Click here to view the Township Code of Ordinances website.
FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The secretary of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made Fair Housing a priority area. Bensalem Township promotes many fair housing activities. One activity the Township operates is its Housing Rehabilitation Program. If you own a home in Bensalem Township and meet certain income limits you may qualify under this program.
Eligibility Household Income
For information, you may contact the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority at 215-781-8711.
Jeff Darwak, Deputy Director
Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County
216 Pond Street, Bristol PA 19007
Phone: 215-781-8716
Fax: 215-781-8716
Federal Law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or an apartment and you believe your rights have been violated you can file a Fair Housing complaint. Complaints may be filed at the following locations:
Bucks County Human Relations Council
P.O. Box 2012
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.bchumanrelations.org
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Philadelphia Regional Office
711 State Office Bldg
1400 Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
www.phrc.state.pa.us
215-560-2496
Text Telephone 215-560-3599
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
100 Penn Square East, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3380
www.hud.gov/complaints