PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

On or about April 4, 2025, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie will request the release of $5,250,940 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the FY 2022/2023 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (PALHD0571-24). Funds will be used to assess and mitigate lead-based paint hazards in eligible residential units across Erie County. Click here for the complete notice.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) is available for public review at 626 State Street, Room 107, Erie, PA, or online at cpd.hud.gov. Written comments will be accepted through April 3, 2025.

For more information or to submit comments, contact the Redevelopment Authority at (814) 870-1540 or email intake@redeveloperie.org.

Aaron Snippert, Executive Director
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie

Distressed Properties

Structures requiring substantial rehabilitation

PURCHASE OF DISTRESSED PROPERTIES

Individuals, developers, or agencies wishing to purchase distressed properties must complete the proposal forms required by the authority for the rehabilitation of distressed properties.

If you are interested in rehabilitating one of our distressed properties and you have not worked with the Redevelopment Authority before, please complete and submit the pre-application form.

Following approval of the pre-application, you will be permitted to tour any available home and complete the proposal to purchase and rehab it.

PRE-APPLICATION FORM

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blighted home in erie pa in need of rehabilitation

Proposals for the Purchase and Rehabilitation

Proposals for the purchase and rehabilitation will be reviewed at least 30 days after the property is made available. All applicants who submit a complete application that meets all the requirements will be presented to the authority board for their review. The board will make the final decision on who to enter into a developer agreement with.

All distressed properties are sold under a developer's agreement.

PROPOSAL FORM

PURCHASE OF MOVE-IN READY HOMES

Any move-in ready homes will be marketed separately. Please visit the Available Property List for all available properties.