Who runs the Philadelphia Housing Authority?
Kelvin A.
Kelvin A. Jeremiah was named President & CEO of the Philadelphia Housing Authority on March 14, 2013 after serving as the HUD-appointed Administrative Receiver and the Interim Executive Director since June 2012. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the 4th largest housing authority in the country.
What’s the number to Philadelphia Housing Authority?
(215) 684-4000
If you are unsure of which department you need, you can call the PHA General Line at (215) 684-4000.
What does PHA stand for in housing?
Public Housing Agency
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
How many public housing units are in Philadelphia?
12,850 public housing units
Established in 1937, Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is the nation’s fourth largest public housing authority. The agency administers approximately 12,850 public housing units, and an additional 22,600 families through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
How do I go about getting Section 8?
Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments
- Find your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- Determine if you are eligible.
- Obtain an application for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
- Fill out and submit the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program application.
- Find out Waiting List status.
How do I get emergency Housing in Philadelphia?
For Emergency Rental Assistance you can visit www.phlrentassist.org or call 215-320-7880. You must apply online at www.phlrentassist.org. If you don’t have access to a computer, please call 311.
Is Philadelphia Housing Authority accepting applications?
There is no wait and applications are accepted 24 hours a day for the two-week period. For those wanting to phone in their application, the number is 215-684-1200.
What is PHA and HUD?
What is a PHA Plan. The Public Housing Agency Plan is a plan that informs HUD, residents, and the public of the Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) mission for serving the needs of low-income and very low-income families and the PHA? s strategy for addressing those needs.
What’s PHA and HUD?
Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHAs). The PHAs receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the voucher program.
What is considered low income in Philadelphia PA?
If you make less than 60% of Philly’s median income, you can apply for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing program. For a family of four, you’re eligible if you make $56,700 or less.
What to do if you are homeless in Philadelphia?
If you are facing homelessness, you may qualify for help, such as: Emergency shelter placement or temporary housing….Contact our intake social workers and case managers in one of three ways:
- Complete an online form.
- Call the Homelessness Prevention Hotline at (215) 686-7177.
- Visit a City-funded homeless intake center.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Philadelphia?
It really depends on the Philadelphia housing authority as to how long their waiting list is. The Waiting lists for the Section 8 or Public housing programs can be extensive. Typically, a person can be on a waiting list for several years.
Where can I find housing in Philadelphia for low income residents?
PHA provides safe and decent affordable housing for low-income residents in Philadelphia. We offer two main housing programs: the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a rental assistance program.
What does the Philadelphia Housing Authority do?
Report fraud, corruption, or waste ABOUT PHA Established in 1937, PHA is the nation’s fourth largest public housing authority. Today we own more than 14,000 affordable housing units, serving nearly 80,000 Philadelphians. PHA is also an award-winning housing community developer.
How many units does Pha own in Philadelphia?
ABOUT PHA Established in 1937, PHA is the nation’s fourth largest public housing authority. Today we own more than 14,000 affordable housing units, serving nearly 80,000 Philadelphians.
Does PHA have a Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist?
Click here for an overview of PHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist is currently closed. The public will be notified through TV, radio, print advertising, and on this website when the HCV waitlist will be reopened.