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NOTICE
Chester County is currently in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s “green phase” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the restrictions being upheld during the green phase, Chester County Government and Courts are operating on limited services with many of our staff continuing to provide services and programs while working from home. If you are not able to complete your business online or find answers to your questions, please send us an email at [email protected], or call us at 610-344-6900.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please continue to follow all CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines to help control the spread of COVID-19 during the green phase. A reminder of the guidelines to be followed during the green phase are found at restorechestercounty.org.
- Code Blue information for cold weather
- 2020 Action Plan and CARES Act Amendment #2 (includes funding from Public Services Related to COVID-19 RFPs)
- Fair Housing for Landlords Presentation Slides
- Need rental assistance? Call 2-1-1. Tarde con el pago de la renta? Enfrentando un desalojo? Llame al 2-1-1.
- National Center for Disaster Preparedness COVID-19 Economic Resources Toolkit
- Human Resources Information during COVID-19
- Feeling stressed or in need of Behavioral Health resources? Contact the free statewide support and referral helpline at 1-855-284-2494 for 24/7 assistance; for TTY dial 724-631-5600
- Experiencing Homelessness? Call 2-1-1/ falta de vivienda información
- Decade to Doorways: "Be the Key" to end homelessness
- Rover Ride Feedback Form
- Community Resource Guide
- PAHousingSearch.com - affordable rental listings
- United Way of Chester County Financial Stability Center
- PA CareerLink® - Chester County
- Chester County Community Resource Guide
- Chester County Community Resource Directory - Referweb
- Affordable Housing Locator
- Homeless Assistance: Call 2-1-1 (falta de vivienda información en español)
- Chester County Food Bank
Applicants are encouraged to visit our Funding Opportunities page to learn about our vision and funding requirements.
Visit our Apply for Grants page for more information about programs and services funded through our Department.
Visit our Apply for Grants page for more information about programs and services funded through our Department.
The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) provides housing, neighborhood improvement, workforce development, and social services to citizens so that they can have the opportunity to live and work in a safe, stable, and diverse community.
DCD administers Federal, State and County funds to address affordable housing, homeless assistance, community and economic development, job training, and provides career services at the PA CareerLink® – Chester County.
DCD serves as the Coordinating Agency for the Decade to Doorways Partnership, the Community's 10-Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Chester County.
DCD serves as the Coordinating Agency for the Decade to Doorways Partnership, the Community's 10-Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in Chester County.