Lehigh County’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) focuses on enhancing the quality of life of our communities by concentrating on the revitalization of our cities and boroughs, spurring economic growth, and supporting regional partnerships among our municipalities.
The department’s grant programs have supported high priority projects of the County’s twenty-five municipalities, aimed at enriching their economic viability by upgrading aging infrastructure, supporting improvements within the downtowns, and assisting agencies focused on providing safe, affordable and sustainable housing.
Frank Kane - Director
Phone: 610-782-3304
Fax: 610-871-2755
frankkane@lehighcounty.org
Laurie Moyer - Grants Management Specialist/ Fair Housing Officer
Phone: 610-871-1964
lauriemoyer@lehighcounty.org
Virginia Haas - Community Revitalization & Development Manager
Phone: 610-782-3809
virginiahaas@lehighcounty.org
George M. Samuelson - Grants & Projects Manager
Phone: 610-782-3855
georgesamuelson@lehighcounty.org
Kimberly T. Smith - Grants Administrator
Phone: 610-782-3566
kimsmith@lehighcounty.org
For general questions about the department and programs contact:
Cyndi King- Executive Assistant
Phone: 610-782-3565
cyndiking@lehighcounty.org
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The County of Lehigh, Department of Community and Economic Development, is requesting proposals from qualified non-profit organizations which provide programs to Lehigh County residents which prevent homelessness, provide programs to persons reentering the community at the end of incarceration, and programs to prevent youth violence in our communities and schools.
Link to the Request for Proposal (RFP) information
Contact Virginia Haas, Community Revitalization and Development Manager, virginiahaas@lehighcounty.org, or 610-782-3809 for more information. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, May 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to LCCommDev@lehighcounty.org
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FINANCE YOUR COMMERICAL PROJECT WITH C-PACE
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing tool that enables building owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy projects. Benefits of financing through C-PACE include up to 100% financing and terms of up to 30 years to match project payback periods.
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH C-PACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following types of improvements are eligible for commercial properties using C-PACE financing in Pennsylvania:
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LEHIGH COUNTY'S PROGRAM, VISIT THE WEBSITE: WWW.LEHIGHCPACE.ORG
Questions? Contact Sustainable Energy Fund at 610-264-4440 or CPACE@THESEF.ORG
LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Adopted by the County Commissioners, May 2007, Revised April 2020 - CARES Act, Revised & Updated - September 2024
Annual Action Plans
Section 3 Plan
CAPER
Fair Housing