Erie County Executive Brenton Davis announced that the Department of Planning and Community Development has received a PA DCED Municipal Assistance Planning Grant to create a Countywide Comprehensive Housing Plan. The initiative will provide a data-driven assessment of current and future housing needs across Erie County, analyzing supply, affordability, demographic trends, market conditions, and barriers to housing stability.
The plan will engage residents, stakeholders, and service providers to shape strategies that expand housing options, support renovations, and promote sustainable community development.
“This study represents an important opportunity for Erie County to take a comprehensive, coordinated approach to addressing the condition, affordability, availability, and gaps in the housing ecosystem across urban, suburban, and rural communities,” said Jessica Horan, Director of Planning and Community Development.
Thomas P. Miller & Associates, LLC (TPMA), a national consulting firm specializing in housing and economic development, was selected through a competitive RFP process to lead the study. The final deliverables will include:
A countywide housing plan
An implementation roadmap
A framework for monitoring progress
Identification of funding opportunities and policy tools
“Erie County has a unique housing landscape shaped by demographic change, aging housing stock, and evolving workforce needs,” said Brett Wiler, Vice President of Economic Development at TPMA. “Our goal is to provide clear, actionable insights and tools that translate community priorities into measurable outcomes.”
The plan aims to strengthen workforce growth, neighborhood stability, and long-term economic competitiveness.