Community Connections Newsletter
At Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities our collaboration drives everything we do. Here’s what’s happening across our programs and projects.
2026 Annual Action Plan & 2026 - 2030 Consolidated Plan
What Is the Consolidated Plan?
The Consolidated Plan is a federally required strategic document submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every five years. It identifies the housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income residents and outlines a roadmap for addressing those needs through targeted programs and investments.
The companion Annual Action Plan describes the specific projects and activities planned for the first year of that five-year period, including funding allocations and expected outcomes.
What Does the Plan Address?
The 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan focuses on key priority areas, including:
- Affordable Housing — Expanding access to safe, decent, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, including rehabilitation of existing housing stock.
- Homelessness Prevention and Services — Supporting shelters, transitional housing, and programs that help individuals and families achieve housing stability.
- Community Development — Investing in infrastructure, public facilities, and neighborhood revitalization in underserved areas.
- Economic Opportunity — Supporting programs that improve access to jobs and economic self-sufficiency for low-income residents.
- Fair Housing — Addressing barriers to equal housing access and affirmatively furthering fair housing throughout the county.
Why Does This Matter to You?
Federal CDBG and HOME funds directly support programs that many Lawrence County residents depend on — from home repair assistance for seniors and persons with disabilities, to down payment help for first-time homebuyers, to public facility improvements in lower-income neighborhoods.
The priorities established in this plan will determine where resources are directed for the next five years. Community input ensures the plan reflects the real needs of the people it is designed to serve.
The last public hearing was held this week for feedback. The draft plan is scheduled for submission to HUD on June 1, after which HUD will have a 45-day review period to approve.
Prior Consolidated Plan Success (2020-2025)
Preservation of Existing Housing
- 57 renter-occupied units including Park Place Apartments, Walnut St Apartments and Old Market Apartments
- 73 units rehabilitated through Homeowner Repair Program and Homeowner Assistance Program.
Expand Housing Supply
- Conestoga Townhomes
- Habitat for Humanity
- Bausman Place Apt.
- Saxony Ridge Apt.
- Mt. Joy Senior Apt.
Improve Public Infrastructures
- Over 32,000 County residents benefited from improvements made under the previous Plan
Address housing & Homelessness Needs with Public Services
- Services under the previous Con Plan served over 5,000 people experiencing or facing homelessness
- Combined, Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention projects have exited almost 900 people to permanent housing destinations
Housing Authority Earns High Performer Standard
To be recognized as a “High Performer” under the Housing Authority’s 2025 Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), an agency must score at least 90 percent of all possible points. This federal evaluation system measures how well public housing agencies manage the Housing Choice Voucher Program across 14 key areas. These indicators focus on essential functions such as managing the waiting list and leasing process, ensuring accurate rent calculations and financial practices, maintaining housing quality standards through inspections, and expanding access to housing opportunities, including participation in Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programs. Earning a High Performer designation reflects excellence in these critical areas and demonstrates that housing resources and public funds are being administered responsibly and effectively. Agencies that achieve this status also benefit in several ways, including a stronger position when applying for HUD funding opportunities, reduced federal monitoring requirements, and national recognition for providing high-quality service to local families and landlords.