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Finding housing considered to be "affordable" in the City of Philadelphia can be challenging, but here are resources that may help. Most are unaware of what it is and where to begin, but this is a basic place where to start:
What is affordable housing?
Defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as housing that costs no more than 30% of your income. Public or subsidized housing includes government-funded programs like Section 8, low-income housing tax credit housing, and public housing.
Where to search for affordable housing
- PA Housing Search: Listings of affordable housing in Philly. pahousingsearch.com, 877-428-8844.
- HUD Resource Locator: Search government-subsidized housing. resources.hud.gov, 215-656-0500.
- Philadelphia Housing Authority programs
- Senior-designated housing (55-plus): Available for those earning less than 80% of median income.
- Low-income housing tax credit housing: For those earning under 60% of median income.
- Project-based vouchers: Rent is capped at 30% of income in approved housing developments.
- PHA Office: 2013 Ridge Ave., 215-684-4000, pha.phila.gov.
Rental & mortgage assistance
- PA Housing Finance Agency: Helps renters & homeowners find affordable housing. phfa.org, 1-855-827-3466.
- PA 211 Housing Help: 24/7 housing support and referrals. Call 211, text zip code to 898-211.
For more housing support in Philly, visit phila.gov/housing.
