Community Development
Mary-Pat Ward, Deputy Director
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 570-348-4216
Email: mpward@scrantonpa.gov
Available Programs
Public Comment
- Requesting Public Comment DRAFT 2021 Action Plan Due Tuesday April 20, 4:30 PMDownload to review how Scranton will use HUD funding in the proposed 2021 Action Plan. Public Comment instruction is included and available until Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
- Requesting Public Comment 2020 Draft CAPER Due March 29, 2021 at 11:59 pmDownload to review how Scranton used HUD funding in the proposed 2020 CAPER. Public Comment instruction is included and available until Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
Adopted Plans
Community Partnership Plans
NeighborWorks NEPA
West Scranton Revitalization
Comprehensive Blight Strategy
Staff Directory
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Mary-Pat Ward | Deputy Director | mpward@scrantonpa.gov |
| Liza Carroll | HOME, ESG | lcarrol@scrantonpa.gov |
| Rachel Schwartz | Demolition | rschwartz@scrantonpa.gov |
| Mitesh J. Patel | Finance Director | mjpatel@scrantonpa.gov |
| Miranda Pace | Administrative Assistant | mpace@scrantonpa.gov |
Latest Posts
- Impact of Lifted State Restrictions on City Buildings – May 5 Press ReleaseMay 4, 2021 NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCRANTON, PA –Earlier today Governor Wolf announced that his administration is lifting COVID-19 mitigation orders, except for masking, at 12:01 a.m. on …
- Event Applications Are Now Available!Looking to host an event in Scranton? You may need to fill out an event application if your event requires One or more Street Closures SPD Security Assistance Vendor/Peddler …
- Rent, Mortgage, & Utility Relief ApplicationThe Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Relief Assistance Program will distribute $1,135,629.00 of CARES Act funding from ESG-CV to alleviate financial strain on eligible Scranton City residents due to the …
- Announcing Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Relief Assistance & Legal Assistance ProgramsThe Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Relief Assistance Program will distribute $1,135,629.00 of CARES Act funding from ESG-CV to alleviate financial strain on eligible city residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Requesting Public Comment DRAFT 2021 Action Plan Due Tuesday April 20, 4:30 PMDownload to review how Scranton will use HUD funding in the proposed 2021 Action Plan. Public Comment instruction is included and available until Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:30 …