The DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT is responsible for matters related to engineering, planning, zoning, land use, subdivision and land development.  It’s also responsible for codes enforcement, building inspection as well as overseeing Public Works including Township highways, parks and wastewater treatment facilities.  The Department also administers and supports various advisory boards including:  Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, Health Board, Environmental Advisory Council and Fire Board.

The Department of Housing and Community Development staff consists of a Director, who serves as the Zoing Officer, an Engineer who services as the Public Works Director, two Building Inspectors/Codes Enforcement Officers, one Health/Codes Enforcement Officer, one part-time Codes Enforcement Officer, a part time Fire Marshall/Fire Administrator and one support staff member.  The Township solicitor conducts legal reviews.  The staff is augmented by private agencies and engineering companies, as needed. Subdivision and land development plans are also reviewed by Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, which provides written comments and also attends Township meetings.

The Code Enforcement Officer deal with a myriad of issues including building and zoning permits, plan reviews, permit issuance, multiple stages and aspects of construction inspection, restaurant and food sanitation inspection, environmental health and sanitation issues, operational fire safety inspections, compliance investigation, rental property inspection and property maintenance violations and nuisance abatement.

County Mapping Links
The Cumberland County website (www.ccpa.net) is an asset to online users, providing contact information for the various County officials and departments.  Of particular interest to residents would be the tax mapping site (http://ccgis.ccpa.net/taxmapper/) where it is possible to look at an aerial view of any property in the County using the PIN (Parcel Identification Number).  That number is found on your tax bill, beginning with 09 or 45 for East Pennsboro Township properties.  Property lines and addresses will be displayed and the view can be printed for your use.  Property dimensions are available for some parcels; it is recommended that you compare them with your deed for accuracy, or stop at the Township Office, Room 105, for help.

County Offers Loans to Improve Housing
The Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority has announced a new renovate and repair program for County homeowners with incomes up to $ 96,450 that provides below-market interest rates. The program, offered by the PA Housing Finance Agency, also provides guidance on setting repair and home priorities, contractor selection and oversight of the repairs.  The maximum loan is $35,000.  The minimum loan is $ 2,500.  Loans will be amortized over 10, 15 and 20 years.  The mortgage for the load is recorded as a lien against the property.  For more detailed information call:
   Patricia Mrkobrad at 697-7703 ext 135
   or email: pmrkobrad@cchra.com

Sidewalk Repair Program
A new Cumberland County program provides grants to eligible homeowners who receive notice from their municipality that their sidewalk must be repaired or replaced.
Low income owners may be eligible for up to 100 percent of the cost to maximum of $ 2,000.  Moderate income owners may qualify for 70 percent of costs up to a maximum of $ 1,400.  The grant does not have to be paid back.  More information is available by calling:
  Judy Smith  at 697-7703 ext 121