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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Report Available for Review

ERIE COUNTY/TOWN OF WEST SENECACOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS (ESG) PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAMCONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE…

Updated: 06/12/2025 - 9:23 am

Public Notice: Erie County Arts in Public Place Committee Meeting

Erie County Arts in Public Places Committee: MEETING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Arts in Public Places Committee will hold the following meeting on Wednesday June 11, 2025…

Updated: 06/04/2025 - 4:28 pm

Final Report Issued for Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility Comprehensive Facility and Operational Needs Assessment

As authorized by the County Legislature, Erie County DEP commissioned a Needs Assessment of the current Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility. The intent was to…

Updated: 05/30/2025 - 10:18 am

Erie County Climate Action Annual Update

Erie County is a leader in New York State in advancing climate action, including receiving the highest level of recognition in both the New York State Climate Smart Communities and Clean Energy…

Updated: 04/03/2025 - 11:03 am

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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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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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Geographic Information Services

The Office of Geographic Information Services 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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Cultural Arts

Erie County's Cultural Arts Grant program provides funding and resources to foster artistic excellence, promote diversity, and enrich our community's cultural landscape.

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Erie Grown

Discover the freshest local produce and support your community. Click here to read more about Erie Grown and explore our local food finder, search producers, site locator map, and Erie Grown Passport.

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Internships

Check here for information on available paid and for credit only college-level internships in GIS, Environmental Services, Planning, and Economic Development.

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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.