Philadelphia Housing Authority

In Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a public agency that provides affordable housing and resident services. It offers Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program for low-income residents. Residents can apply for housing, pay rent, and use online portals for public housing and voucher services. The authority also works with landlords who provide housing to qualified participants through the voucher program, with certification classes available for property owners. For residents, its services include training, programs, and support intended to build skills and self-sufficiency. PHA also advances economic opportunities through business initiatives and neighborhood development, including its work in the Sharswood-Blumberg neighborhood. It serves nearly 80,000 people in Philadelphia and employs 1,400 people to deliver services.