Takac: Nearly $400,000 in funding announced to enhance offerings of affordable housing in Centre County
Rep. Paul Takac June 14, 2024 | 9:45 AM
HARRISBURG, June 14 – Funding totaling nearly $400,000 has been awarded to entities with a focus on ensuring residents in Centre County have access to safe, affordable housing, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, announced today.
The groups and amounts are as follows:
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County– $200,000.
- State College Community Land Trust-$100,000.
- The HOME Foundation-$65,000.
- Centre County Government– $30,000.
“Investing in affordable housing is not just about building homes; it's about building communities, strengthening economies, and opening doors to opportunities for everyone,” Takac said. “Young families, older adults, and workers who are the backbone of our economy should not struggle to find a place they can afford and call home.
“I remain committed to ensuring that every individual and family has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing. We must continue to work tirelessly to break down the barriers to affordable housing and make the American dream an achievable reality for all.”
The funding was awarded through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund. PHARE was established by Act 105 of 2010 (the "PHARE Act") to provide the mechanism by which certain allocated state or federal funds, as well as funds from other outside sources, would be used to assist with the creation, rehabilitation and support of affordable housing throughout the Commonwealth.