Housing

A bill to allow more accessory dwellings in Philly hit a speed bump, with nearly half of city councilmembers saying “no” to more granny flats in their districts.

Philadelphia’s Sheriff’s Office sold nearly $3 million in property in its first online sale. City Council is pleading to halt future auctions in April and May.

Thousands of Delaware renters will be able to get help paying rent thanks to $200 million in federal funding that will restart the state’s assistance program.

PECO's proposal before the PUC would increase the monthly bill for a residential customer by about 9.65% — an increase of $9.68 for a typical residential account.

The unprecedented court order, which came after months of hard-fought negotiations between tenant advocates and landlords, went into effect Thursday.

Rep. Amen Brown expects to introduce legislation to halt sheriff sales in the city through much of the summer — just days before auctions are slated to resume.

While tenants and advocates for vulnerable populations applaud the move, some local landlords and their representatives are challenging it.

City Councilmember Cherelle Parker wants to know why Sheriff Rochelle Bilal is selling the city’s distressed real estate on an online bidding platform.

Justice of the Peace constables carried out the eviction of William Murphy and his daughters, even though the court order was for a previous tenant.

Developer Gagandeep Lakhmna faces loud opposition from people who live near his latest project in Philadelphia's Olde Richmond neighborhood.

The step comes as some Camden property owners fear losing their homes to tax sales because of the department’s lack of action.

Pro-housing development activists call on the mayor to veto a bill they argue will hamper efforts to address the city’s growing affordability challenge.

The next phase of Philadelphia’s rental assistance program is set to launch by the end of March. Here are the facts you need to apply for help with rent.

The suspects allegedly conspired to fraudulently transfer the ownership of North Philadelphia homes, stealing houses out from under their rightful owners.

The amendment to the zoning code would change the math on residential development in the booming rowhouse neighborhoods southwest of City Hall.