The Williamsport Department of Community and Economic Development creates and implements plans, policies, and programs that promote and facilitate economic development, housing options for all residents, and efforts to make Williamsport a safe, thriving, and growing community. The Department also manages project prioritization, selection, and development alongside identification, attainment, and management of appropriate grant funding to make projects a reality. All department activities require building and maintaining active partnerships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and state and federal government agencies.
The City offers a homebuyer assistance program to help income eligible households become owner occupants of single family housing in the City of Williamsport.