McKean County Redevelopment & Housing Authorities and A Partnership in Housing

Public Hearing Notice

On behalf of the McKean County Commissioners and the Bradford Township Supervisors, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of McKean will hold a public hearing at the McKean County Redevelopment Authority’s Office, 415 West Main Street, Smethport, PA  at 10:00 AM on May 15^th, 2024. A separate hearing will be held at the Bradford Township Municipal Building, 136 Hemlock Street, Bradford, PA at 2:00 PM on May 15^th, 2024.   

This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities and/or for persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend and require special accommodations, please notify the McKean County Redevelopment Authority’s Office 72 hours in advance at (814) 887-5563 (the Relay # is 711, email address is bcorbett@mcrha.org)

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive municipal and public input, project ideas, comments, and questions regarding the past, present or future project funding for the following CDBG programs:

1. McKean County’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the anticipated amount of approximately $236,608, ideas for potential projects, how to apply, and the prior use of County CDBG funds.

2. Bradford Township’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the anticipated amount of approximately $106,101, ideas for potential projects, how to apply, and the prior use of Bradford Township CDBG funds.

In the past, McKean County has funded a variety of projects that meet the Low to Moderate Income (LMI) benefit criteria, such as sewer or water line replacements, homeowner water/sewer lateral installations, homeowner housing rehabilitation, sidewalk/curb replacement, park improvements, lighting improvements, fire rescue equipment, street/road improvements, etc.  The County has also funded a spot demolition program under the Slums and Blight National Objective.

In the past, Bradford Township has funded LMI Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation, a Spot Demolition Program and ADA Improvements.

All CDBG projects (County or Bradford Township) must meet either the 51% Low to Moderate Income Criteria or the Slums and Blight criteria to be eligible for funding. 

Public comment and project applications for the County and Bradford Township 2024 CDBG funds will be accepted until May 25th, 2024.  Application forms will be available at the Public Hearing.  A second public hearing will be scheduled to announce the County and Township’s proposed use of the 2024 CDBG funds.  The location, dates, and times for the second public hearing will be advertised at a later date.

Information regarding this public hearing can be received from the McKean County Redevelopment Authority, 415 West Main Street, Smethport, PA  16749, (814) 887-5563 ext. 115.