Welcome to Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)


Northampton County is a dynamic region with vibrant businesses, strong neighborhoods and engaged citizens. 






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If you are looking to move or start a business in Northampton County, visit our Business Resources Page. We welcome you and hope you choose Northampton County.



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CDBG Documents

2024-2028 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing - DRAFT

2024-2028 Five Year Consolidated Plan

FY2023 CAPER - DRAFT


RecoverY Act Plan Documents

Recovery Act Fund Original Plan

Recover Act Funding Addendum


2025 DCED Grant Schedule

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens:  March 3, 2025

Application process Closes:  May 22, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Contact:  Frank Brooks, fbrooks@norcopa.gov610-829-6311

Grow NORCO Grant Program 

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: April 21, 2025

Application process Closes: May 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov610-829-6308

Hotel Tax Grant Program

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: May 5, 2025

Application process Closes: July 11, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Karen Collis, kcollis@norcopa.gov610-829-6314





1st Time Homebuyers Program

Click here for Program Brochure


Public Safety Grant Program 

(Click Here for Info Sheet)

Application process Opens: July 21, 2025

Application process Closes: August 29, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov610-829-6308

Affordable Housing Program (AHP) 

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Application process Opens: September 8, 2025

Application process Closes: October 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Contact: Sarah Ortiz, sortiz@norcopa.gov610-829-6308