Housing

Voters “need to feel that Trenton is a transparent, accessible, accountable place,” advocacy groups say.

Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.

The Delaware State Housing Authority released its housing needs assessment, showing high demand for multi-unit housing.

Eligible Chester County homeowners can get up to $25,000 for home repairs that address accessibility, habitability, health, and safety issues.

Legislation introduced in City Council would give residents more time to sign up for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program.

A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.

The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.

A recent building boom has made this a big issue in Philadelphia, where hundreds have dealt with “construction destruction.”

The city received nearly 20,000 “First Level Reviews” following a three-year pause in assessments that led to widespread sticker shock

For the program to return this year, Murphy set aside more than $2 billion in the 2024 state budget that took effect July 1.

During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.

Under city law, property owners can’t refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because they participate in a housing assistance program.

The northern Delaware county cut vacant properties 53% since 2017 through the Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative.

The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.

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