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PA HB1664

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Ciresi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Older Building Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development to fund redevelopment, rehabilitation, or enhancement of buildings at least 50 years old in Pennsylvania

  • Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, capped at 30% of total project cost, for commercial, industrial, transportation, or multifamily residential projects involving improvements such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, or accessibility upgrades

  • Creates the Older Building Redevelopment Fund in the State Treasury, with up to 3% available for administrative costs and unexpended funds transferred to the General Fund after two years

  • Requires applicants to submit redevelopment plans with details on project use, economic impact, income potential, and endorsement from a local nonprofit economic or community development organization

  • Department must approve or disapprove applications within 90 days, projects must be completed within two years (with possible 6-month extension), and grant authority expires two years after the effective date

Legislative Description

Providing for the redevelopment of older buildings; and establishing the Older Building Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program and the Older Building Redevelopment Fund.

Last Action

Laid on the table

11/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government6/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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