Andrew Taylor, Assistant Chief Development Officer
Housing Development, a division of Economic Development, is responsible for assisting and supporting housing rehabilitation and new construction with an emphasis on providing quality affordable housing for city residents.
Neighborhood Development is responsible for developing and administering programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding program, to improve the quality of life within the neighborhoods of the city.
Both divisions focus on the delivery of enhanced physical and human infrastructure systems in Worcester's most challenged neighborhood areas. In addition to coordinating inter-governmental programs and projects in these areas, the divisions facilitate neighborhood redevelopment in collaboration with neighborhood-based non-profit organizations, numerous neighborhood institutions and stakeholders, regulatory authorities and other City departments to address neighborhood needs and concerns.
Community Development Block Grants
CDBG provides a flexible source of funding to develop viable urban communities by providing decent affordable housing, creating suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
Grant Programs
Down Payment Assistance • Worcester Housing Now • Elder Home Repair • Lead Abatement • HOME • Emergency Solutions • HOPWA
Learn more about these funding programs.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund aims to help address affordable housing needs in the community. The challenge of housing quality and instability emphasized affordable housing as a critical, urgent need.
Housing Production Plan
A Housing Production Plan (HPP) is a plan that helps a community better understand local housing needs and demand, development constraints and opportunities and a vision for future affordable housing.
Landlord Summit
The City of Worcester's Landlord Summit is a great opportunity for landlords to connect with municipal departments and local organizations to access resources, keep up to date on current code requirements, meet key staff and personnel, and learn about available grants and programs. The Landlord Summit occurs annually and includes multiple breakout meetings and networking tables that provide valuable information to City of Worcester landlords.
Inclusionary Zoning
The Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance is designed to promote the creation of affordable housing units for rent or sale, encourage economic diversity and help prevent the displacement of low- to moderate-income residents.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Worcester was awarded approximately $146 million from the US Department of Treasury and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Resources
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Contact Information
Address
Housing and Neighborhood Development
City Hall 4th Floor
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1400
Fax: 508-799-1406
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.