Pittston Redevelopment Authority

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

🚧✨ Construction season is officially underway in Downtown Pittston!

Work is beginning on several façade improvement projects throughout the downtown district thanks to a Local Share Account grant secured by the Pittston Redevelopment Authority last year. Through this program, six local businesses will receive aesthetic upgrades including new lighting, fresh paint, awnings, and other exterior improvements.

These exciting updates are being completed with the help of D & M Construction and are another step toward continuing the revitalization and beautification of our downtown community. Stay tuned as these transformations begin to take shape!

05/04/2026

The Community Development Association of Pittston, an affiliated entity of the Pittston Redevelopment Authority thanks Karen Smith and Peoples Security Bank & Trust for the $2,500 grant to beautify the Butler St Alley in Pittston City!

This will bring concepts from the city's Active Transportation Plan to life by creating a more vibrant walking space.

04/24/2026

This week, the Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank was recognized at the 30th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence for its Innovative Planning and Sound Land Practices through the Mod Home Initiative.

The NEPA Land Bank’s Mod Home Initiative is reshaping how we approach affordable housing. Through a strong partnership between the City of Pittston, the NEPA Land Bank, and the Pittston Housing Authority, this program brings modular, factory-built homes to vacant lots—creating quality, affordable housing opportunities for families in need. It’s a smart, forward-thinking solution that not only addresses today’s housing challenges, but also lays the groundwork for a scalable, sustainable model for communities in the future.

04/05/2026

03/31/2026

Office Relocation Notice – Effective April 1, 2026

The City of Pittston is pleased to share that both the Redevelopment Authority & Office of Community Development have officially relocated to a new, centralized office location.

New Location:
73 S. Main Street, Suite 200
(Elevator and stair access available to the second floor)
Phone: 570-654-4601

This office will continue administering a variety of important programs and services, including:
• Home Rehabilitation Programs
• Façade Improvement Programs
• Down Payment Assistance Programs
• Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) vouchers
• Issuing RFPs and bids for revitalization projects

These offices are now co-located with the Pittston Housing Authority, creating a more collaborative environment to strengthen affordable housing initiatives and expand community development efforts throughout the City.

We look forward to continuing to serve our residents from this new location!

03/03/2026

NOTICE TO BIDDERS – PITTSTON PERFORMING ARTS THEATER / MIXED-USE FACILITY

The City of Pittston Redevelopment Authority is officially soliciting bids for the construction of the Pittston Performing Arts Theater / Mixed-Use Facility, located at 99 South Main Street, Pittston, PA.

This transformative project represents another major step forward in the continued revitalization of Downtown Pittston — creating new opportunities for arts, culture, business, and community engagement.

Bids are being accepted for the following prime contracts:

• Contract No. 1 – General Construction
• Contract No. 2 – Mechanical Construction
• Contract No. 3 – Electrical Construction
• Contract No. 4 – Plumbing & Fire Protection Construction
• Contract No. 5 – Sitework Construction
• Contract No. 6 – Sheeting, Shoring, Soil Remediation & Construction
• Contract No. 7 – Theatrical Equipment & Construction

Bid Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Submission Location: Pittston City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, PA 18640
Attn: Mr. Joseph Chacke, Executive Director

Qualified contractors are encouraged to participate in this exciting project that will further strengthen Pittston’s growing arts and entertainment corridor.

For full bid details and specifications, please contact the City of Pittston Redevelopment Authority or visit the link below.

02/27/2026

The Pittston Redevelopment Authority currently has several buildable lots available for purchase — including this property at 58 Mill Street. This parcel is an excellent opportunity for a first-time homebuyer and pairs perfectly with our Downpayment Assistance Program, which offers up to $8,500 toward closing costs to help make homeownership more attainable.

For more information or to inquire about this property, please call 570-654-4601 ext. 5237.

02/19/2026

Progress doesn’t happen by accident. It takes vision, teamwork, and follow-through. See what 2025 looked like for the City of Pittston Redevelopment Authority in our Annual Report — and where we’re headed next.

02/17/2026

Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the City of Pittston is proud to offer new opportunities to assist first-time homebuyers with down payment costs.

If you’ve been dreaming of homeownership, this program could help make that dream a reality.

Please review the flyer below for details and contact Kristen Walters at [email protected] or 570-654-4601 ext. 2224 to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

We’re committed to helping more residents call Pittston home.