HB 2445
An Act amending the act of June 27, 1996 (P.L.403, No.58), known as the Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act, providing for Office of Housing Opportunity.
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Bill overview
This bill creates an Office of Housing Opportunity within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. It establishes a Housing Opportunity Advisory Committee to advise the office on strategies to improve housing supply and affordability, including analyzing data and considering recommendations from the committee. The office will also be responsible for publishing annual reports on progress toward housing production targets and administering grant programs related to affordable housing development and workforce training.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Office of Housing Opportunity within the Department of Community and Economic Development.
- Creates a Housing Opportunity Advisory Committee to advise the office.
- Requires the office to publish annual reports on housing production targets and progress.
- Mandates the office to establish and publish housing production targets for the Commonwealth and local jurisdictions.
- Authorizes the office to administer grant programs for residential economic development and workforce training.
- Defines key terms related to housing opportunity.
- Designates a Deputy Secretary for Housing Opportunity to administer the office.
- Requires the advisory committee to meet quarterly and provide recommendations on housing improvements.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Housing Developers
- Local Governments
- Low-Income Individuals
- Housing Finance Agencies
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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