Community Development
Mission
To promote and encourage sound community development initiatives and policies through the implementation of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Sustainable community development ensures that social, economic, and environmental goals are met and that partnerships are built to preserve and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Lycoming County.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to general units of local government and States. Lycoming County receives its annual funding allocation through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and is assisted in its CDBG administration by the SEDA Council of Governments. Funds can be used for a wide variety of projects including infrastructure, housing, and community or public services needs throughout the county.
CDBG FFY2025 Application Materials
Public Hearing and Project Development Workshop: May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM - Third Street Plaza, 33 West 3rd Street, 3rd Floor (Room 319), Williamsport
FFY 2021 Fair Housing Action
See SEDA-COG’s Fair Housing Page for information on fair housing laws and rights, affordable housing options including rent and mortgage and utilities assistance, accessible housing options, housing quality, bias and discrimination, financial literacy and preparedness, and access to opportunities.
Community Plans
The Greater Muncy Resiliency Plan
The Greater Muncy Resiliency Plan (2021) - Interim draft
USACE Studies:
Flood Risk Assessment for Muncy Borough - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (July 2019)
Technical Memorandum Economic Assessment for Muncy Borough - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (March 2022)
Related Plans:
A Plan for Muncy Recreation Sites with Connecting Street Designs for Downtown Muncy, SEDA-COG (March 2013)
Creating Safe, Walkable, and Healthy Communities in the Middle Susquehanna Region, SEDA-COG, (December 2010)
Lycoming County Heritage Plan
Lycoming County Heritage Plan (directs to new page)
Interactive map of historic sites and resources
Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE)
Williamsport Housing Strategy
Corridor Planning
Corridor Plan (2010)
Recreation Planning
Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, Open Space & Greenway Plan (2008)
Individual Maps