Housing

Independent landlords argue the measure removes a critical tool for evicting problematic tenants, but housing advocates aren’t buying it.

The median price of a home in the Garden State last year was more than $500,000, recent data shows.

The plan is part of Shapiro’s budget pitch and includes a $1 billion proposal, renter protections, zoning reforms and a strategy to tackle rising housing costs statewide.

The 40-unit property, on the border with the Belmont section of West Philadelphia, is expected to open in a couple months.

The bill refunds the realty transfer tax to the rightful homeowner instead of the thief who has been convicted of stealing the property.

For decades, the site — 35 acres of grassy lots where 1,000 rowhomes once stood — has sat empty. Parker’s proposal could change that, but residents are wary.

The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.

The legislative hurdle was cleared after intense pressure from Mayor Cherelle Parker opposing the changes to the H.O.M.E initiative's first phase.

As part of her signature housing plan, Parker wants to bring homebuilding factories to underutilized sites in Philadelphia.

The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.

PHA announced a $100 million agreement to restore the apartment tower in Wynnefield Heights, creating “deeply affordable” senior housing and hundreds of jobs.

The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.

With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.

Affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis.