Since 1974, the office has worked with municipalities, local non-profit agencies, other counties, state and federal departments, developers, and the general public. The office typically acts in a grantor or lender capacity. In addition, its staff performs monitoring and compliance functions and offers technical assistance.
Funding is received through a combination of federal, state, and local sources for a variety of eligible activities, including: •Public improvements on streets, storm drainage, and sanitary sewers •Open space acquisition, recreation, and senior centers' improvements •Downtown revitalization •Historic preservation •Fair housing •Rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes •Rental housing •Assistance to first-time home buyers