How repairing homes reduced crime in Philly neighborhoods

The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.

Philadelphia got over $163 million in federal recovery money tied to Ida. The city plans to spend nearly a third of it to improve housing.

The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.