Community Development Department

The mission of the Community Development Department is to transform challenges into opportunities for reinvestment, redevelopment, community enrichment and affordable housing. The department has four divisions- the Federal Grants Administration Division, Building and Trades, Codes, and Zoning. Together we strive to improve the quality of life in the City of Reading through the encouragement of community participation, effective administration of programs, efficient allocation of resources, judicious enforcement of regulations and sound practices.