Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation
Philadelphia, PA - 19107

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Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation

1234 Market St, 20th floor
Philadelphia, PA - 19107
(215) 448-3000


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Last-Modified: 2021-06-05 04:12:26



Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,346
Population in zip code: 14,526
Media age of those living in this zip code: 30.8
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $57,735
Average home value in this zip code: $384,831


Provide Affordable Housing & Assistance To Low Income Residents. Provides information on a variety of permanent and supportive housing services, and operates several housing programs, including the 1202 A Program which provides assistance in obtaining and renovating vacant houses; and the Homestart Program, which provides rehabilitated homes for sale to low and moderate income families.

 

Also provided at this location: Tenant Occupied Properties at Sheriff Sale (TOPPS)

Information and applications for tenants of sheriff sale properties.

 

Donor Taker Program

Houses donated to the City available for applicants. Contact for details.

 

 



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2021-09-01 15:26:57

    I brought my home from this corporation in 1999, through the first time home buyer program, low mortgage for a brand new house, now my home is paid for, great feeling

  • Reply User   2019-07-29 08:34:58

    Looking to relocate need shelter soon to be homeless single mom

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