PHDC’s home repair programs are limited to low- and moderate-income households. These income guidelines are based on the Section 8 annual income limits for low- and moderate-income households set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), effective May 15, 2023. They are revised annually. The Heater Hotline program uses 150% of the poverty guidelines, effective January 12, 2023.
| Annual Income by Household Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program name | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | >8 per month per person |
| Adaptive Modifications Program (1) | $48,050 | $54,950 | $61,800 | $68,650 | $74,150 | $79,650 | $85,150 | $90,650 | $5,450 |
| Basic Systems Repair Program (1) | $48,050 | $54,950 | $61,800 | $68,650 | $74,150 | $79,650 | $85,150 | $90,650 | $5,450 |
| Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) Targeted Financial Assistance (5) | $62,500 | $71,400 | $80,350 | $89,250 | $96,400 | $103,500 | $110,700 | $117,850 | $7,110 |
| Neighborhood Energy Centers | $39,100 | $44,650 | $50,250 | $55,800 | $60,300 | $64,750 | $69,200 | $73,700 | $4,450 |
| Heater Hotline Program (2) | $21,870 | $29,580 | $37,290 | $45,000 | $52,710 | $60,420 | $68,130 | $75,480 | $7,710 |
| Philly First Home Program (3) | $80,100 | $91,550 | $103,000 | $114,400 | $123,600 | $132,750 | $141,900 | $151,050 | $9,150 |
| Rental Improvement Fund (6) | $46,920 | $53,580 | $60,300 | $66,960 | $72,360 | $77,770 | $83,040 | $88,040 | |
| Restore, Repair, Renew (4) | $96,100 | $109,850 | $123,600 | $137,300 | $148,300 | $159,250 | $170,250 | $181,250 | $10,950 |
(2) Represents 150% of federal poverty-level guidelines, effective January 12, 2022.
(3) Represents 100% of Area Median Income under HUD Section 8 annual income limits, effective May 15, 2023.
(4) Represents 120% of Area Median Income under HUD Section 8 annual income limits, effective May 15, 2023.
(5) Represents 80% of Area Median Income under HUD Section 8 annual income limits, effective May 15, 2023
(6) Represents 60% of Area Median Income under PHFA annual income limits, effective June 15, 2023
Philadelphia’s Foreclosure Prevention Program and housing counseling services are open to all Philadelphia residents regardless of income.