Welcome to Planning & Development
Welcome to Planning & Development
The Huntingdon County Planning & Development Department is responsible for the administration of the County's planning and community development programs.
The Department is responsible for preparation and maintenance of the Huntingdon County Comprehensive Plan, "Continuity Through Conservation II" and the July 2018 adopted regional "Alleghenies Ahead" Plan.
Department staff is responsible for development of various functional plans in response to community needs including:
- Land Use
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Community Facilities
- Cultural Heritage
- Natural Resources
- Transportation
The Department also provides planning assistance to municipalities in the areas of comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision and land development regulation.
Our Services
Planning Commission
The Planning and Development Department serves as the staff support for the Huntingdon County Planning Commission (HCPC).
Community Development
The Planning & Development Department administers the County's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in conjunction with the HCPC to advance comprehensive community planning at the county level by reviewing county needs and recommending planning and community development priorities to the Huntingdon County Commissioners.
Economic Development
The Planning & Development Department serves as the staff support for the Commissioner-led Partnership for Economic Progress (PEP) initiative.
More Information
Planning Partners & Links
- American Planning Association
- Pennsylvania Planning Association
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission
- Huntingdon County Historical Society
- Huntingdon County Business and Industry
- Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau
- Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce
- US Census Bureau
- Pennsylvania State Data Center