Lebanon County Establishes Housing Collaborative and Seeks Director for Development Initiatives
July 26, 2025 | Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
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The Lebanon City Pre-Council Meeting on July 24, 2025, focused on significant developments in housing initiatives aimed at improving stability and collaboration within Lebanon County. Key discussions centered around a new grant aimed at addressing emergency housing needs and establishing a housing collaborative.
The meeting highlighted a grant that will support housing stability by preventing evictions and providing rental assistance through Lebanon County Christian Ministries. This initiative is already underway and is fully funded by WellSpan dollars. The program aims to keep families in their homes by addressing immediate needs related to housing.
A major goal discussed was the formation of a Lebanon County housing collaborative. This collaborative will bring together various stakeholders to discuss future housing plans and improve housing infrastructure in the county. The groundwork for this initiative has already been laid, with successful workshops held earlier this year.
Additionally, the meeting introduced the concept of establishing a housing development director position, which would be funded through a portion of the $750,000 grant. This director would facilitate partnerships among different sectors, engage with municipal leaders, and identify additional funding opportunities for housing projects. The collaborative will operate under the Community Health Council, similar to existing task forces addressing issues like food insecurity and suicide prevention.
The proposed funding model includes contributions from the county, which has committed $500,000 over ten years through Act 137. The city is being asked to contribute $5,000 this year, with an additional $20,000 each year for the next four years, sourced from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Overall, these initiatives aim to enhance housing security and development in Lebanon County, with a focus on collaboration and resource optimization. The city’s involvement is seen as crucial for the success of these efforts, which are expected to have a lasting impact on the community's housing landscape.
The meeting highlighted a grant that will support housing stability by preventing evictions and providing rental assistance through Lebanon County Christian Ministries. This initiative is already underway and is fully funded by WellSpan dollars. The program aims to keep families in their homes by addressing immediate needs related to housing.
A major goal discussed was the formation of a Lebanon County housing collaborative. This collaborative will bring together various stakeholders to discuss future housing plans and improve housing infrastructure in the county. The groundwork for this initiative has already been laid, with successful workshops held earlier this year.
Additionally, the meeting introduced the concept of establishing a housing development director position, which would be funded through a portion of the $750,000 grant. This director would facilitate partnerships among different sectors, engage with municipal leaders, and identify additional funding opportunities for housing projects. The collaborative will operate under the Community Health Council, similar to existing task forces addressing issues like food insecurity and suicide prevention.
The proposed funding model includes contributions from the county, which has committed $500,000 over ten years through Act 137. The city is being asked to contribute $5,000 this year, with an additional $20,000 each year for the next four years, sourced from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Overall, these initiatives aim to enhance housing security and development in Lebanon County, with a focus on collaboration and resource optimization. The city’s involvement is seen as crucial for the success of these efforts, which are expected to have a lasting impact on the community's housing landscape.
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