Philly First Home Application Process

How Do I Apply?

Contact a City-funded housing counseling agency. They will need:

  • Total annual family income
  • Source of that income (employment, SSI, DPA, etc.)
  • Number of family members who will live in the house

Application Status Summary

Program re-launched on May 2, 2023

As of December 2023

  • Awarded 1,739 people for $16.3million
  • Approved 22 people
  • Under Review 54 people
  • Draft 73 people

• Average sales price is $193,300
• $11 million in transfer tax returned to the City
• Average interest rate 6.2%
• Average houseold income $60,858

AMI Awarded:

  • <=50% AMI 349
  • >50% and <=80% AMI 886
  • >80% and <=100% AMI 502

Race:

  • 54% Black or African American;
  • 21% more than one race;
  • 18% White;
  • 3% Asian
  • 3% Undisclosed
  • 1% Other

Ethnicity:

  • 30% Hispanic or Latino
  • 70% Not Hispanic or Latino

Other:

  • Female heads of households 853
  • Average Household Size 2
  • Average Age 34
  • With Disabilities 29


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