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Northampton County is a dynamic region with vibrant businesses, strong neighborhoods and engaged citizens.
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CDBG Documents
2024-2028 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing - DRAFT
2024-2028 Five Year Consolidated Plan
RecoverY Act Plan Documents
Recovery Act Fund Original Plan
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Application process Opens: March 3, 2025
Application process Closes: May 22, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Frank Brooks, fbrooks@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6311
Grow NORCO Grant Program
Application process Opens: April 21, 2025
Application process Closes: May 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6308
Hotel Tax Grant Program
Application process Opens: May 5, 2025
Application process Closes: July 11, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Karen Collis, kcollis@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6314
1st Time Homebuyers Program
Click here for Program Brochure
Public Safety Grant Program
Application process Opens: July 21, 2025
Application process Closes: August 29, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6308
Affordable Housing Program (AHP)
Application process Opens: September 8, 2025
Application process Closes: October 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov, 610-829-6308