Community Development Program
NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISPLAY
AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
FY 2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR
Bensalem Township, PA
The Bensalem Township Office of Community Development has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance Report for the year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Office of Community Development is making this report available to the public for comment between September 10ths 2024 and September 25th, 2024. Written comment may be submitted to the Office of Community Development until September 25th, 2024, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by email to [email protected]. The CAPER may be accessed online at http://www.bensalempa.gov/ or at the Community Development Office in the Bensalem Township Municipal Building, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.
Bensalem Township has prepared the FY 2023 CAPER in accordance with Title I of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, P.L. 101-625, and the regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.250. The report information include:
This report will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on September 28, 2024. Any comments received after this report is submitted will be forwarded to HUD to be made a part of the report.
Bensalem Township will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for citizens with sensory-impairments and disabilities. Translation services may be offered upon request and availability. People requiring such accommodations/services should contact the Township at least three working days before the end of the public display period. People requiring information in alternative formats should contact the Office of Community Development at (215) 633-3605 (TDD Users: 7-1-1 PA Relay Center).
If requested, the Township will mail copies of public notices to people who are homebound and request such accommodation no less than seven days prior to the end of the public display period.
Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo
AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
FY 2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR
Bensalem Township, PA
The Bensalem Township Office of Community Development has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance Report for the year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Office of Community Development is making this report available to the public for comment between September 10ths 2024 and September 25th, 2024. Written comment may be submitted to the Office of Community Development until September 25th, 2024, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by email to [email protected]. The CAPER may be accessed online at http://www.bensalempa.gov/ or at the Community Development Office in the Bensalem Township Municipal Building, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.
Bensalem Township has prepared the FY 2023 CAPER in accordance with Title I of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, P.L. 101-625, and the regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.250. The report information include:
- Details of funds received from HUD for the CDBG Program;
- Summary of resources and accomplishments;
- Status of actions taken during the year to implement the goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan; and
- Evaluation of the progress made in addressing identified priority needs and objectives.
This report will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on September 28, 2024. Any comments received after this report is submitted will be forwarded to HUD to be made a part of the report.
Bensalem Township will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for citizens with sensory-impairments and disabilities. Translation services may be offered upon request and availability. People requiring such accommodations/services should contact the Township at least three working days before the end of the public display period. People requiring information in alternative formats should contact the Office of Community Development at (215) 633-3605 (TDD Users: 7-1-1 PA Relay Center).
If requested, the Township will mail copies of public notices to people who are homebound and request such accommodation no less than seven days prior to the end of the public display period.
Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo
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 principal 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 principal 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
