Housing
Philly’s for-profit eviction system shut down a year ago. Are things any better?
After a string of shootings, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is now the only entity performing evictions in the city.
9 months ago
Philly’s low-income renters could become eligible for new rebate under proposed legislation
The bill builds on an existing state rebate program. It’s designed to help tenants living on fixed incomes.
9 months ago
Listen 0:56Camden officials tout $16M collaboration to provide affordable housing
The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.
9 months ago
Listen 0:53Delaware state lawmakers hold second hearing into once-in-40-year property reassessments
Kent and Sussex counties received praise for clear communication, while New Castle County was criticized for a lack of transparency.
9 months ago
Listen 1:03Los funcionarios de la ciudad dicen que la carga fiscal recae desproporcionadamente sobre las propiedades residenciales en las zonas de menores ingresos de la ciudad.
10 months ago
What Philly Mayor Parker’s first housing plan budget could mean for renters and homeowners
Some advocates say the proposed H.O.M.E budget doesn't go far enough in prioritizing low-income residents.
10 months ago
Listen 4:56Wilmington extends property tax deadline, announces effort to reappraise poor neighborhoods
City officials say the tax burden is disproportionately falling on residential properties in the lowest-income areas of the city.
10 months ago
Listen 0:50Philly centenarians share lessons, and memories, at Simpson House celebration
The 5, all women, had been everything from choir members to welders during World War II, in their 100-plus years.
10 months ago
The measure, now moving through Philadelphia City Council, would exclude certain subsidized rental developments.
10 months ago
New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philadelphia home appraisals
Researchers analyzed valuations completed for home purchases and applications to refinance.
10 months ago
Listen 1:27Harrowgate affordable housing project will transform industrial lot
The development from Odin Properties in North Philadelphia is the company’s first government-backed project.
10 months ago
A new study shows the PHLHousing+ program is reducing evictions and homelessness among participating families. It’s unclear if the pilot will become permanent.
11 months ago
Los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle están molestos porque sus impuestos aumentan mientras que los de algunas grandes empresas caen.
11 months ago
Large-scale apartment building on track to replace former Hoa Binh Plaza
The project is part of a broader movement away from the industrial heritage of Philly’s Washington Avenue corridor.
11 months ago
Listen 1:091 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home
A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.
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