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| About BCHDC |
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CORPORATE HISTORY
The Bucks County Housing Development Corporation (BCHDC) was incorporated in October of 1969 as a non-profit 501 (C) (3) corporation in Pennsylvania. At the time the Board Members of the BCHDC were the same Board Members of the Bucks County Housing Authority (BCHA). In 1987, the corporation split away from the BCHA with a new Board of Directors appointed by the Bucks County Commissioners. In February 1988 the BCHDC received its assets from the BCHA. Currently the corporation owns 14 properties, manages 12 properties for Bucks County and 151 units for three limited partnerships, which BCHDC is the General Partner. Our properties are located in Bristol Borough, Perkasie Borough, New Hope Borough, Hulmeville Borough, Bristol Township, Hilltown Township, Northampton Township, and Bensalem Township.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Bucks County Housing Development Corporation t o provide affordable housing opportunities throughout the County to lower-income elderly residents and low to moderate income families and to assist these residents access to necessary social service supports.
GOALS
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To develop and effectively manage affordable housing for
lower-income elderly and low to moderate income families throughout Bucks County.
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To monitor housing trends and activities and cooperate with
public and private agencies with similar goals.
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To work with other agencies to assist low to moderate
income homeowners in Bucks County, maintain and improve
their homes and to assist low to moderate income Bucks
County renters and homeowners.
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To provide training on a continuing basis to Board Members,
staff and residents about low-income ownership, services,
changes in existing statutes and new approaches for
affordable housing.
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To develop and maintain the financial capacity to provide
and support affordable housing activities in Bucks County.
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STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
Attached is a list of our Board of Directors. We currently have 13 Board Members. These individuals come from a broad background in business, legal, financial and political experience. In addition, many of our board members serve voluntarily on community boards and commissions. Many board members have been on our Board of Directors for over (6) years, giving the board long-term stability.
STAFFING
The corporation has an Executive Director, Assistant for Administration, Financial Services Manager, Leasing Agent, a Maintenance Supervisor, as well as a Maintenance Technician.
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