Community Development

Liza Carroll, Deputy Director

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 570-348-4216
Email: lcarroll@scrantonpa.gov

Available Programs

The City of Scranton has assisted 22 properties with homebuyer assistance. See the map below for the locations.

Adopted Plans

Community Partnership Plans

NeighborWorks NEPA
West Scranton Revitalization
Comprehensive Blight Strategy

Latest Posts

• Microgrants for Small Business StartupsFebruary 17, 2022
  Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announces the new small business Microgrants program in conjuncture with the SBDC at the University of Scranton.  The CDBG Small Business Micro-Grant Program for new …
• Strategic Economic Development Plan SurveyJanuary 14, 2022
  The development process is well underway for the City of Scranton’s Strategic Economic Development Plan which will serve as an actionable and forward looking vision for our city. Research, …
• 2022 Program Funding ApplicationsJanuary 4, 2022
  PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION DEADLINE : FRIDAY,  February 4rd 2022 CITY OF SCRANTON PROPOSED THIRD YEAR ACTION PLAN January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 Effective Tuesday, January 4rd, 2022 …
• Quality of Life WorkflowSeptember 28, 2021
  View the infographic to learn about the Scranton’s Department of Code Enforcement Quality of Life workflow.
• Declaration of Emergency – DemolitionSeptember 27, 2021
  The deterioration of the garage at 1709 Wyoming Avenue is blocking a city swale. Mayor Cognetti has issued a declaration of emergency for the demolition of this structure.