Housing
PHA plans 50 new senior apartments in North Philly as larger redevelopment stalls
Funding uncertainty has left the broader vision of completely transforming the 1950s-era Harrison Plaza development without a timeline.
6 hours ago
Philly judge dismisses federal lawsuit against recently passed renter protections
Friday’s ruling comes two days before the legislation takes effect. The landlords behind the suit say they will keep fighting.
5 days ago
Listen 1:09Germantown YWCA project in limbo as developer seeks tax credits for senior affordable housing
KBK Enterprises was selected to redevelop the historic property in 2016. A decade later, the company is still working to secure funding.
6 days ago
Listen 0:57New Philadelphia renter-protection laws set to take effect Sunday
The Safe Healthy Homes Act expands protections against landlord retaliation, strengthens tenants' rights and creates new enforcement measures.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 63 affordable homes to Sharswood
The senior development is one of the agency's remaining projects in this section of North Philadelphia, where it has invested roughly $750 million.
1 week ago
Listen 1:03City officials say the goal is to help residents, especially older ones on fixed or limited incomes, make emergency or long-needed fixes.
1 week ago
Listen 1:32Philly’s fight against home appraisal bias starts with getting more residents to join the ranks
The majority of home appraisers working in the city are from the suburbs or outside Pennsylvania, which opens the door to homes being undervalued.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Philly tenants are fighting to limit AI in property management. Here’s why
Landlords are increasingly turning to generative software for repetitive tasks. Housing advocates say tenants aren’t benefiting.
4 weeks ago
Delaware recently implemented 2 land-use laws. Here’s what they mean for affordable housing
House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 both require Delaware counties and local governments to make changes in the way they approve developments.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:02Philly tenants are waging a war against ‘junk’ fees. City Council may help
The fight is part of the “End Rental Ripoffs” campaign launched by members of a citywide tenant union. It’s unclear when legislation will be introduced.
1 month ago
Listen 0:56A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.
1 month ago
Listen 3:08Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why
Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59Trump’s shift from ‘Housing First’ is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve
The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy.
1 month ago
Delaware necesita unas 24,400 viviendas adicionales para el año 2030 a fin de satisfacer la demanda prevista, según un informe estatal.
1 month ago
HUD removes Chester Housing Authority from ‘troubled’ list
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development now considers the agency a “standard performer” following physical improvements made to its properties.
1 month ago
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