The Office of Community Development serves the people of Rockland County by obtaining federal and state grants to provide affordable housing and improve the quality of life to low and moderate income residents in Rockland in an ethical, courteous, timely and cost-effective manner.

Grants, Programs & Services

Community Development Block Grants
This program provides grants funds to local and State governments to be used to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing with a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities to assist low- and moderate-income residents. Read more...

Home Investment Partnership Program
A Federal grant program designed to help jurisdictions expand the supply of decent and affordable rental and ownership housing for low and very low income persons. Read more...

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
The HOPWA program provides housing assistance and supportive services for low-income people with HIV/AIDS and their families. Read more...

Emergency Solutions Grant
The purpose of the ESG program is to assist individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. Read more...

Continuum of Care
Policies designed to address the critical problem of homelessness that include a coordinated community-based process of identifying needs and building a system to address those needs. Read more...

Economic Development Loan Program
Economic Development Loan programs to assist local business in expansion, job creation and retention. Read more...

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
A Federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income families who are unable to afford market rents. Read more...