Redevelopment Authority of The County of Fayette PA

What Redevelopment Authority of The County of Fayette PA does

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania (RACF; DBA "RACFPA") is a public redevelopment authority created in 1949 under Pennsylvania state law and designated by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners as the county's principal agency for community development and single-family affordable housing. It administers a portfolio of federally and state-funded programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program (no-interest loans); the Homebuyer Development Program (down-payment and closing-cost assistance, gap financing); the Weatherization Assistance Program (insulation, air sealing, heating-system upgrades funded through DOE/LIHEAP/utilities); the Fair Housing Program via the Fayette County Housing Consortium; and Redevelopment Initiatives including the 270-acre Fayette County Business Park and the Union Station Revitalization Initiative (an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant, FAIN 953A0257, in Brownsville Borough).

The Authority has invested over $51.2 million in CDBG funding across more than 650 infrastructure improvement projects and over $28 million in housing programs serving more than 10,500 households, with an additional 9,000+ households served through weatherization. Operations are run by a small staff of roughly 11 people under Executive Director Andrew P. French, supported by a Board of Directors and a pre-approved contractor network. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on in-house weatherization staff, contractor partnerships, public hearings, and direct outreach.

The revenue model is entirely government-funded: federal pass-throughs from HUD, USDA-RHS, DOE, EPA, and LIHEAP, plus Pennsylvania DCED CDBG allocations (~$1.38M annually in FY2025-FY2026) and supplemental utility contributions. Programs are administered free of charge or via no-interest loans to income-qualified residents. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on public hearings, municipal partnerships with nine entitlement townships and boroughs, contractor networks, and a website (racfpa.org) for awareness and intake. Customer segments include low-income households (<200% of poverty), first-time/low-to-moderate-income homebuyers, owner-occupants needing repairs, and Fayette County municipalities.

Name

Redevelopment Authority of The County of Fayette PA

Legal name

Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania

Website

https://racfpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Redevelopment Authority of Fayette County, PA is a 1949 public authority that administers federal and state housing, weatherization, and community development grants across Fayette County, serving low-income households, homebuyers, homeowners, and nine entitlement townships.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reclamation (Cleanup for Reuse, Risk-Based Closure) (EUAIALAI), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Affordable housing assistance
• Weatherization services
• Housing rehabilitation loans
• Municipal infrastructure grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Uniontown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding: Federal funds provided through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to support infrastructure improvement projects, housing rehabilitation, and community development activities. The Authority has invested over $51.2 million through this program supporting over 650 infrastructure improvement projects.
2. Housing Program Funding: Federal and state funding including USDA Rural Housing Service, HUD, and other sources to provide homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation loans, and weatherization services. Over $28 million invested to assist over 10,500 households.
3. Weatherization Assistance Program Funding: Funding from Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program, and local utility companies to provide free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households.
4. EPA Brownfields Grant: Federal EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant (FAIN: 953A0257) for environmental remediation activities at Union Station Revitalization Initiative in Brownsville Borough.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania is a public government authority that administers community development and single-family affordable housing programs in Fayette County. It distributes federal and state funding (CDBG, HUD, USDA-RHS, DOE Weatherization, EPA Brownfields) to support infrastructure improvements, homeowner rehabilitation loans, weatherization services for low-income households, homebuyer assistance, fair housing initiatives, and special redevelopment projects including the 270-acre Fayette County Business Park.

Product overview

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania operates as a government agency offering a portfolio of housing and community development programs. The core offerings include the Weatherization Program for energy efficiency improvements, the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program providing no-interest repair loans, the Homebuyer Development Program offering down-payment assistance and gap-financing, the Fair Housing Program through the Housing Consortium, the CDBG Program for infrastructure and housing activities, and various Redevelopment Initiatives for special projects including the 270-acre Fayette County Business Park. These programs work together to serve as the principal agency responsible for community development and single-family affordable housing activities in Fayette County since 1949.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weatherization Program Provides free energy efficiency improvements to low-income households in Fayette County earning less than 200% of the area's poverty rate. Services include insulation, air sealing, heating system upgrades, energy audits, and blower door testing to reduce energy consumption by up to 23%. Funded through LIHEAP, DOE, and utility programs.
• Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Assists owner-occupants of single-family homes in Fayette County through no-interest rehabilitation loans for essential repairs including roofs, furnaces, electrical, plumbing, windows, doors, and safety improvements. Repayment is deferred or forgiven for borrowers aged 65+ or disabled; other borrowers repay based on 30% of income for shelter costs.
• Homebuyer Development Program Provides homeownership counseling, down-payment and closing cost assistance, and gap-financing to low- and moderate-income families purchasing single-family homes in Fayette County. Assistance amounts vary based on individual need and available funding sources.
• Fair Housing Program Promotes and facilitates fair housing opportunities through the Fayette County Housing Consortium, ensuring equal housing opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability, in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administers federal CDBG funds on behalf of Fayette County and its nine entitlement townships for infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, demolition of blighted properties, public facility upgrades, and other community development activities. FY2025 allocation of $1,377,768 and FY2026 allocation of $1,385,415.
• Redevelopment Initiatives Special community development projects including the 270-acre Fayette County Business Park, water treatment improvements, health system expansion, fairgrounds improvements, Union Station Revitalization Initiative (Brownsville Borough), demolition activities, and blight elimination initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction of up to 23% for weatherized households
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Region IIIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Federal agency providing Brownfields Cleanup Grant (FAIN: 953A0257) for Union Station Revitalization Initiative in Brownsville Borough. Oversight and regulatory coordination through EPA Region III.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal funding conduit for CDBG and other community development programs. Provides programmatic oversight and allocation of federal funds to the Authority for county-wide community development activities.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing CDBG funding and regulatory framework. Authority administers CDBG programs on behalf of Fayette County and entitlement townships in compliance with HUD requirements.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Housing Service (USDA-RHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner supporting rural housing programs. Collaborates with Authority on homeowner rehabilitation and homebuyer development initiatives.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding source for weatherization program providing energy efficiency improvements to low-income households throughout Fayette County.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program administered through PA Department of Human Services providing funding for weatherization services to income-qualified households.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory agency for environmental remediation. Coordinates with Authority on Brownfields cleanup under Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program (Act 2).
• Fayette County Board of CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty governing body that adopts Fair Housing Resolution and designates Authority as primary community development agency. Provides local oversight and support.
• Fayette County Township Supervisors and BoroughscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine entitlement townships (Bullskin, Dunbar, Georges, German, Luzerne, Menallen, North Union, Redstone, South Union) and boroughs collaborate on CDBG projects and community development initiatives.
• Fayette County Housing ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort among public, private, and non-profit organizations including Authority and Cities of Connellsville and Uniontown to address housing planning issues and promote fair housing.
• West Penn PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility company providing additional funding and initiatives for energy efficiency and weatherization assistance.
• Columbia Gas of PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility company offering WarmWise Audits and Rebates for energy efficiency improvements in conjunction with Authority's weatherization program.
• Fayette County Community Action AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-profit providing community services and referrals for housing and weatherization assistance programs.
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal-state partnership supporting economic development in Appalachian region. Potential funding source for community and economic development projects.
• Southwestern Pennsylvania CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning agency for southwestern PA providing coordination and potential funding for economic development initiatives.
• Fay-Penn Economic Development CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal economic development organization supporting business development and community growth in Fayette County.
• Redevelopment Authorities of Connellsville and UniontowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner authorities collaborating through Fayette County Housing Consortium on housing planning and fair housing initiatives.
• Brownsville BoroughcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for Union Station Revitalization Initiative and other community development projects including demolition activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fay-Penn Economic Development Council: Local economic development organization in Fayette County supporting business and community growth. Directly comparable peer operating in the same county and complementing RACFPA's business park and redevelopment initiatives.
• Redevelopment Authority of the City of Connellsville: Municipal redevelopment authority within Fayette County collaborating with RACFPA through the Fayette County Housing Consortium. Directly comparable in function — housing and community development administration — at smaller municipal scale.
• Redevelopment Authority of the City of Uniontown: City-level redevelopment authority collaborating with RACFPA via the Fayette County Housing Consortium. Direct peer in housing planning and fair housing initiatives within the same county.
• Fayette County Housing Authority: Local public housing authority operating in Fayette County, parallel to RACFPA's housing rehabilitation and homebuyer programs. Comparable in mission (low-income housing assistance) and federal funding sources (HUD).
• Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority: Adjacent-county PA redevelopment authority administering CDBG, housing rehabilitation, and economic development programs. Direct peer in mandate, funding sources, and program structure — operating in a neighboring Southwestern PA county.
• Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County: Pennsylvania county-level redevelopment authority administering CDBG, housing, and community development programs in Allegheny County. Directly comparable in mandate, structure, and federal/state funding mix to RACFPA, but at materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Federal-state economic development partnership covering Appalachia including Fayette County. Operates overlapping community and economic development grant programs targeting the same distressed region as RACFPA.
• Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission: Regional planning and economic development agency covering southwestern PA including Fayette County. Broader incumbent in the same regional community/economic development ecosystem.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED): State-level agency that channels federal CDBG and other community development funds to PA county authorities including RACFPA. Functions as both funder and broader statewide peer in administering community development programs.

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): National membership organization representing housing and redevelopment authorities like RACFPA. Industry-level peer providing policy, training, and advocacy support to the same class of entities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles16 records

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