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Addressing the Housing Shortage in the Poconos

Did you know that two of the top three most housing cost-burdened counties in Pennsylvania are here in the Poconos? One of the primary reasons is that there simply is not enough housing – at all price ranges. But the problem is particularly acute for those looking for housing they can afford when in retirement or trying to raise a family.

Community Development of the Poconos was formed to address this shortage. As a 501c3 (pending) non-profit organization focused on housing, it serves as an advocate for housing development and safety issues, and works to bring in funding and appropriate developers to create housing – with a focus on solutions that working class and fixed income households can afford.

01.

Advocacy and Education

Working with municipalities to incorporate zoning reform and infrastructure for housing into their ordinances and comprehensive plans.

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02.

Multi-Family Housing

Developing affordable rental properties from small apartment buildings and townhomes to mixed use commercial properties as workforce housing or in cooperation with special services agencies to meet specific needs. (Domestic Violence Services, Senior Housing, Veterans, Disability Programs)

03.

Apartment Complexes

Attracting larger developers with expertise in creating large-scale affordable housing (40+ units) and navigating the complex financial requirements involved with funding to keep rents reasonable for seniors and working households.

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Owner-Occupied homes

Working with organizations such as the Redevelopment Authority and Habitat for Humanity to unlock additional funding for the home preservation and development work they do.