Economic Development

Harrisburg Economic Development Commission is starting some new programs. We will post information about new grants as they become available on this webpage.

Renovation Grant

The Harrisburg Economic Development Commission (HEDC) is offering a Renovation Grant to assist businesses within Harrisburg city limits with costs associated with renovating their commercial property. This is a 50% matching grant with a maximum amount of $2,500 for exterior renovation, which will be reimbursed after work is complete.

Download the guide and application below.
Grant_Guidelines revised 1.2012.pdf
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Grant_Application.pdf
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2010 Demographic Summary

Below are reports compiled by ESRI to better understand the growth dynamics and market forces that will affect the Harrisburg Area.
House and Home Expenditures
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Household Budget Expenditures
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Market Profile
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Retail Market Place Profile
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Retail Goods and Services Expenditures
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Natural Gas Conversion Incentive Program

The Harrisburg Water and Gas Division of the City of Harrisburg is now offering a rebate program for new customers and existing customers who convert from another type of energy fuel (electricity or propane) to natural gas.

The following rebates will be offered.
$400 Furnace
$350 Tankless Water Heater
$250 Standard Water Heater
$150 Range / Cookstove with Gas Oven
$150 Clothes Dryer
$100 Cook Top
$50 Gas Logs / Ventless Heater / Infrared Heater

For more information print the Program Information Guidelines below:
CNG Conversion Incentive Program Guidelines
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