What Does Abington's 5-Year Plan Include?

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A public hearing is planned for Wednesday to discuss the housing, community development, and economic development needs for the township’s FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual Action Plan.

The hearing will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, First Floor Conference Room, and by virtual conference call.

Residents can access the meeting online, by a computer, iPad, iPhone or Android by clicking this link. The link will allow residents to hear the meeting and see presentations. There will be no video capabilities.

Residents unable to join online can listen to the meeting by calling +1 309-205-3325 and entering the meeting ID number 819 4110 2668 when prompted. If special arrangements are needed for residents to participate, contact the Community Development Department at 267-536-1000 ext. 5, or by email at communitydevelopment@AbingtonPA.gov, or hearing-impaired persons may call Pennsylvania Relay at 711, to make such arrangements.

The township must submit plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to access Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funds.

Abington anticipates a CDBG entitlement grant of $730,982 for FY 2025.

To receive these funds, Abington must prepare an Annual Action Plan for the use of the CDBG funds.

At least 70 percent of the CDBG funds must benefit low-to-moderate-income persons living in the township.

In preparing its CDBG application, the township intends to allow residents, local agencies, and interested parties to become involved in the planning process.

All interested residents are encouraged to attend the public hearing will be allowed to present oral or written testimony concerning the needs of Abington and the use of CDBG funds to address those needs.

Written comments may be addressed to the Township of Abington, Community Development Department, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.

Residents can also email communitydevelopment@AbingtonPA.gov.