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Welcome to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington

Established in 1956, the Redevelopment Authority administers the Federal Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships, and American Dream Downpayment Initiative Programs for the County of Washington.  The Redevelopment Authority also manages eight elderly residential facilities, which it developed and promotes economic development. 
 
Located in the City of Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, the Redevelopment Authority provides a variety of programs for County residents, including a Home Rehabilitation Program, Homebuyer Assistance Program, and Access Program, which provides home modification assistance for accessibility needs.  Additionally, the Redevelopment Authority offers a number of business loan programs including a Revolving Loan Fund, Incentive Loan Fund, and Mid Mon Valley Enterprise Zone Revolving Loan Fund.


Some of the images on this site have been graciously provided by The Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center and the Washington County Historical Society.   For information on artwork provided by WashArts please contact them at washarts@washarts.org or visit their site at www.washarts.org



Contact the Washington County Historical Society at
info@wchsPA.org or visit their site at www.wchspa.org

Washington County Airport Master Plan

August 10, 2010

The Washington County Airport Mater Plan is now available for view online.  Please follow the links below to view the complete master plan. 

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Power of 32 Community Conversation

July 21, 2010

The Power of 32 would like to invite you to help shape the future of the county, as well as the entire region, by taking part in a “Power of 32 Community Conversation” on July 27th at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Square Room 104 in the City of Washington. Food and refreshments will be provided.

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City of Monongahela and Borough of New Eagle Draft Joint Zoning Ordinance Public Review Period

May 13, 2010

Monongahela and New Eagle recently completed a draft Joint Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances. The municipalities are now seeking comments from residents. The Public Review Period began May 12, 2010 and ends Friday, June 25, 2010. The review period gives Monongahela and New Eagle residents the opportunity to review the draft Ordinances and submit comments.

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2010-2014 Consolidated Plan Now Available for Public Review

March 19, 2010

Washington County’s proposed FY 2010-2014 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for FY 2010 have been prepared and are available for public review and comment from March 22, 2010 until April 20, 2010. The Five Year Plan outlines the County’s housing and non-housing community development needs and priorities over the next five years.

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RACW Partners with Lots of Hope

January 28, 2010

Persons with disabilites or families that have children with disabilities can now have an opportunity to buy a new, accessible home in Washington County thanks to the Washington County Board of Commissioners and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washinton (RACW) under the Lots of Hope Homebuyer Assistance Program.

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2011 Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) Program

The Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) Program supports community and economic development. LSA is available annually and funded by gaming revenues, which are distributed through grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. An entity that desires to request 2011 funds from the Washington County LSA Program must provide information as detailed in the 2011 Application Information packet. All requests for 2011 LSA funding must be received by the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington no later than 5:00 PM on October 15, 2010. Questions can be directed to the Redevelopment Authority at 724-228-6875.

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Washington County Homebuyer Assistance Program

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington has established the Homebuyer Assistance Program to assist first-time homebuyers in attaining their goal of home ownership by providing financial assistance for the purchase and rehabilitation of eligible housing units.

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USDA Closing Cost Assistance Program

The Redevelopment Authority of Washington County has established the USDA Closing Cost Assistance Program to assist first time, low income, homebuyers in attaining their goal of home ownership by providing financial assistance.

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Highland Ridge Homebuyer and Home Rehabilitation Programs


Observer Reporter article features the Redevelopment Authority's Highland Ridge Homebuyer and Home Rehabilitation Programs

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 Highland Ridge Home Rehabilitation  Program

  
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington has secured funding to provide home rehabilitation assistance for eight (8) homes in the Highland Ridge neighborhood as defined as the geographical area within the recorded Redevelopment Plan.

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Highland Ridge Homebuyer

 
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington has established the Highland Ridge Homebuyer Assistance Program to assist homebuyers in attaining their goal of home ownership by providing financial assistance for the purchase of newly constructed houses in the Highland Ridge Neighborhood within the City of Washington.

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