Monroe County Housing Needs Assessment
Summary
The county adopted its $489,652.92 Act 137 affordable housing trust fund budget for fiscal 2026, funding housing programs through real estate transfer fees.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$489,652.92 budgeted for affordable housing programs in FY 2026.
Lower-income residents seeking affordable housing assistance.
Buyers with scores below 620 who previously could have qualified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Commissioners' Public — November 4, 2026
A countywide study of housing costs, inventory, and zoning barriers — funded with county partnership — will be released November 18. It's meant to guide how the county handles affordability as the region grows, especially if passenger rail returns.
Commissioners Public — August 5, 2026
The first-time homebuyer assistance program now requires a 620 credit score, which lenders recommended to smooth approvals. One commissioner questioned whether it shuts out people who qualified before, but staff noted the grant only covers $10-15K and buyers still need traditional financing.
Commissioners Public — February 18, 2026
Commissioner Laverdure praised county shelter providers for working together to keep beds open during recent dangerously cold nights, shifting opening and closing times among Street 2 Feet, Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church and others.
Commissioners Public — February 4, 2026
The county adopted its $489,652.92 Act 137 affordable housing trust fund budget for fiscal 2026, funding housing programs through real estate transfer fees.
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