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Cultural Capital Grant Program - Round 2

ERIE COUNTY - The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning has announced that it is now accepting applications for Round Two of the Erie County Cultural Capital Grant Program,…

Updated: 05/24/2023 - 10:01 am

Notice of Funding Availability for Erie County Municipalities

The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is announcing the availability of $350,000 in County funding for municipalities for the purpose of creating and updating community and…

Updated: 05/19/2023 - 2:38 pm

Bids Requested: Erie County Parks Signage Phase 1

Erie County seeks sealed bids for General Construction work for the furnishing and installation of new and replacement signs in Erie County Heritage Parks to complete Phase 1 of the Signage…

Updated: 05/15/2023 - 1:22 pm

Microenterprise Loan Program

Would you like to start or grow your own small business? The Erie County Microenterprise Loan/Grant Fund may be able to help!

The Microenterprise Loan/Grant Fund is a 50/50 loan versus…

Updated: 05/12/2023 - 9:29 am

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Planning

Department personnel manage a number of planning programs that improve the quality of life in Erie County.

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Economic Development

The Office of Economic Development is a client facing business and project development activity responsible for the development of business sites that provide the opportunity to improve the Erie County tax base through business retention, attraction, and expansion.

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Community Development

The Planning Division administers the Erie County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Consortiums, used for a variety of community planning/improvement projects, housing programs, and economic development programs.

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Environmental Services

The Division of Environmental Compliance Services develops and implements programs in partnership with a variety of stakeholders to address the pressing environmental needs and concerns of the region.

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Mapping

The Office of Geographic Information Systems produces and distributes geographic data, creates maps, provides GIS technical support and develops and hosts web-based mapping services catered to the specific needs of interested departments.

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Sewerage Management

The Division of Sewerage Management's role in this community is to safeguard the environment and our ratepayers through the effective and efficient collection and treatment of sanitary wastewater.

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Daniel Castle, AICP
Commissioner of Environment & Planning

The Department of Environment and Planning leads the County's economic development efforts, oversees environmental compliance, collaborates on local and regional planning, provides digital mapping services, and provides wastewater treatment services in seven sewer districts across the county.