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Event attendees met TTK homebuilders and participating financial lenders that helped with the process of purchasing their first home.

The second Annual Housing Fair took place again at Temple University and had over 70 exhibitors, and over 3,500 persons pre-registered to attend. The fair provides resources for current homeowners, potential first-time home buyers, renters, landlords and developers interested in learning more about finding, paying for, maintaining, and producing housing. It was sponsored by Temple … Read more

During the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Philadelphia Land Bank approved the construction of 724 units of affordable housing for Turn The Key, opening up 700+ vacant lots for use. So far, 100 homes have been sold, 103 homes have been completed and 29 homes are under agreement. On this day in North Philadelphia,  Ms. Hinton, … Read more

This is a new construction project in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The project provides 27 units of affordable housing thanks to a public-private partnership led by the Women’s Community Revitalization Project.

Held an event to provide an opportunity for prospective homeowners to meet the developers, participating lenders, and program staff.

Partnered with Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to launch phase two of the Philly First Home program that gives eligible first-time homebuyers grants of up to $10,000 (or 6% of the home’s purchase price, whichever is lower) to reduce the principal and/or cover down payments and loan closing costs. The first phase of … Read more

On the occasion of PHDC’s 35th anniversary, the staff re-dedicated the organization to its mission of SERVE – Service, Efficiency, Respect, Value and Excellence.

includes PRA

Ludlow Village – 5 Phases – 74 units Mother Dabney – 28 units 16th and Norris Street – 16 Units 2000 block of Master Street – 10 units Beechwood (new construction and rehab) – 14 units

completed 32 projects. Grants were provided to non-profit organizations for the acqisition, renovation or construction of buildings. No new projects were funded after 1988. Among the following completed since 1982 were: Center in the Park West Philadelphia Community Center Maria de los Santos Health Center