Gov. Tom Wolf Thursday announced the PA Housing Finance Agency has approved nearly $8.1 million for 44 housing projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing in 28 counties.

These projects are being supported by the PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund, which is administered by PHFA and funded by Act 13’s impact fee on natural gas producers.

“A strength of this PHARE funding is that the projects that are supported are proposed by local governments based on evaluations of their community’s housing needs,” said Gov. Wolf. “The funding is being used by local organizations and government leaders to address their most pressing housing concerns and provide the most immediate and positive impact.”

“This is the fourth year that PHARE funding has been provided to Marcellus Shale counties, and it’s making a positive difference in the availability and affordability of housing in those regions of the state,” said Brian A. Hudson Sr., PHFA’s executive director and CEO.

A list of grants awarded is available online.

10/12/2015