Who We Are About Us  Armstrong  We are here to serve the residents and municipalities of Armstrong County by providing professional services and programs that enhance the health and vibrancy of communities. We welcome collaboration at local, county, state, and federal levels to build on county's strengths as we look to So please stop by anytime or give usa call. We are Here to Serve! Contact Us Phone: 724-548-3223 Fax:724-545-7050 Email: Amngecoamstrongpas Web: wwnvcOAtmstonepaLs  County  Community Development Wej provide support to municipalities, water/sewer authorities, and nonprofits in and administering applications for projects that enhance the visitors' experience and the quality of life in Armstrong County. Typical projects are designed to improve infrastructure, public facilities, public safety, and recreational Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Our CDBG Program provides local municipalities with federal grant assistance in various project categories. The primary components to the CDBG Program are entitlement grants and discretionary grants, also called competitive grants. Recreation Grant Programs We assist municipalities, Nonprofits, and municipal authorities with Community Conservation Partnership Program (CCPP) Grant application and Administration.  our the future.  08  preparing  grant  facilities  DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT  DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DELVELOPMENT 402 Market St Kittanning, PA 16201    Transportation Planning We recognize the role transportation has in connecting communities and supporting economic development, which iswhy we coordinate capital projects and work with communities to identify funding opportunities for transportation improvements.  Planning Blight Remediation Armstrong County has recognized the need to: find ways to halt the spread oft blighted properties throughout its many communities. Our Blight Remediation Program helps address the problem of run down and dilapidated properties within the county. One useful tool has been the development ofthe Redevelopment Authority of the County of Armstrong Land Bank. - What is a A land bank is a governmental body that focuses on acquiring tax delinquent, foreclosed, vacant and abandoned properties for the purpose of returning them to productive use. It is particularly effective in areas that have a large, fragmented inventory ofblighted, abandoned or long-term tax delinquent properties. Subdivision & Land Development The Armstrong County Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance guides the process for developing and reviewing subdivision and land development plans within the county. Our office reviews all plans and we are. here to walk you through the process from start to finish.  Housing We provide support to the Housing Corporation of Armstrong County & multiple municipalities managing various housing assistance programs designed to help eligible individuals. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & HOME Program Housing code deficiencies Income eligibility No age limit Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) Program Health and deficiencie safety Income eligibility No age limit Senior Home Repair Program Furnace/Roof repair or replacement Income eligibility 60+ years ofage Fair Housing Promote fair housing in Arn County Assist. Armstrong County Residents ini filing Fair Hous complaints  Nonprofit  Tax Abatement Programs We work with municipalities to establish tax abatement programs to help promote and encourage new building and development. Residential and commercial tax abatement programs empower local taxing authorities to provide a tax break to property owners over a designated period oft time on new property construction and improvements. Building Codes Enforcement We provide administrative support to 35 municipalities in the. Armstrong UCC Group which contracts with a Third Party Agency for administration and entorcement of the PA Uniform Construction Code. Participating Municipalities for inspection services, access to an appeals board, and County support.  Land Bank?  receive  competitive fees