Category: CCHRA News

This week, HUD announced 2026 CPD program allocations across the nation. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, has been allocated $1,246,048 in CDBG funds and $551,846.93 in HOME funds. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Cumberland manages Cumberland County’s CDBG and HOME programs. As a reminder, applications for the 2026 CDBG funding cycle closed on March 2,…

The Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania, plans to accept online applications for Public Housing starting on May 4, 2026, at 7:30 am EST at which time you can access the online application at https://www.pha-web.com/portals/onlineApplication/2095 or https://cchra.com/ and enter an application at any time of day or night. We will accept only a…

Below is attached the PR08 Grantee Summary Activity Report for all open CDBG activities within the participating jurisdiction of Cumberland County. Page one shows how much funding each activity was allocated and when funding was received for that activity. Page two shows how much funding has been drawn and the date of last draw. CCHRA…

Effective March 2, 2026, Public Family Housing office hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Please plan visits to the office accordingly. Contact Public Family Housing at (717) 245-0516 with any questions or concerns.

The Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Cumberland hereby give notice of their intent to procure legal services through competitive negotiation for the period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. Services include general legal counsel, meeting attendance, court representation, and legal advice related to housing, redevelopment, and community development programs. Qualified attorneys…

Attn: All Public Housing and Section 8 Tenants The Housing Authority of Cumberland County will soon be preparing its 2026 Annual Plan and Capital Fund Plan for submission to HUD.  These plans provide details about our Housing Authority’s operations, program participants, programs and services and our Housing Authority strategy for handling operational concerns, residents’ needs…

Below is attached the PR08 Grantee Summary Activity Report for all open CDBG activities within the participating jurisdiction of Cumberland County. Page one shows how much funding each activity was allocated and when funding was received for that activity. Page two shows how much funding has been drawn and the date of last draw. CCHRA…

CCHRA has recently switched to a new software system that may affect logins. Landlords and tenants are encouraged to reach out to Bobbie Rickabaugh at brickabaugh@cchra.com for a portal registration code when registering under the new software.

Below is attached the PR08 Grantee Summary Activity Report for all open CDBG activities within the participating jurisdiction of Cumberland County. Page one shows how much funding each activity was allocated and when funding was received for that activity. Page two shows how much funding has been drawn and the date of last draw. CCHRA…

Please be advised that there has been a revision to the 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships Program RFP announcing the additional option of applying for HOME-ARP grant funds when a qualifying project is eligible for HOME funds.