Philadelphia Housing Authority
Coverage of Philadelphia Housing Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Why Philly’s public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit
Philadelphia's Housing Authority plans to spend $6.3 billion over eight years to preserve, redevelop, build, or acquire 20,000 subsidized housing units, averaging $315,000 per unit. High costs stem from strict regulations, expensive construction in Philadelphia, limited federal funding, and aging housing stock. PHA President Kelvin Jeremiah noted the plan would not be viable as a for-profit venture.
- Pennsylvanians whose homes were damaged in July storm can apply for financial assistance
Residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties with storm-damaged homes, nonprofits, or businesses can apply for low-interest loans via the U.S. Small Business Administration. Philadelphia residents may also receive grants for repairs, temporary housing, or essential item replacement after severe July 11 storms caused widespread damage, including roof collapse displacing over 30 people.
- A vacant 126-year-old school in Strawberry Mansion will become senior housing
A 126-year-old vacant school in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, will be converted into 50 subsidized senior housing units for low-income older adults. The project, led by HELP Development Corp in partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, will use Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to ensure affordability for at least 40 years.
- Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by a severe series of microburst storms
Philadelphia and surrounding areas are recovering from severe microburst storms that caused widespread damage, including downed trees, power lines, and structural damage. A building collapse in West Philadelphia resulted in cars being crushed and trolley tracks blocked, while the National Weather Service confirmed straight-line winds, not tornadoes, were responsible. Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency, and recovery efforts are underway.
- A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals
Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to demolish Bartram Village in July as part of a $425M project to build over 500 affordable rental units. The initiative aims to expand the agency's real estate portfolio, with PHA President Kelvin Jeremiah highlighting the goal of creating desirable homes for all income levels. Mayor Cherelle Parker's public safety emergency declaration allowed the project to bypass delays from federal historic review.
- Trump budget proposal threatens Philly’s effort to increase supply of deeply affordable units
The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to cap public housing units, potentially forcing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to scale back its plan to add thousands of deeply affordable rentals. The proposal would reset housing authorities' 'Faircloth limits' and set a 2027 deadline, conflicting with PHA's eight-year Opening Doors initiative to replace lost units and modernize aging housing stock.