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The blighted stone building that was once Rudolph Walton Elementary in Philadelphia is set to be revitalized into a 50-unit affordable housing development. PHFA-provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are helping fuel the renovation of this building.
whyy.org/articles/str...
whyy.org/articles/str...
Historic school building in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion will become senior housing
The $34 million project will repurpose the historic property through a partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
whyy.org
September 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The blighted stone building that was once Rudolph Walton Elementary in Philadelphia is set to be revitalized into a 50-unit affordable housing development. PHFA-provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are helping fuel the renovation of this building.
whyy.org/articles/str...
whyy.org/articles/str...
Dreaming of owning a home but worried about today’s mortgage rates? Don’t count yourself out! PHFA is here to open the door to homeownership, offering below‑market interest rates and downpayment and closing cost assistance loans. Learn more: www.phfa.org/homebuyers/
September 15, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Dreaming of owning a home but worried about today’s mortgage rates? Don’t count yourself out! PHFA is here to open the door to homeownership, offering below‑market interest rates and downpayment and closing cost assistance loans. Learn more: www.phfa.org/homebuyers/
PHFA is now accepting RFPs through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program aimed to expand access to affordable housing and support housing-related initiatives in communities across PA. The deadline to submit applications is 2 p.m., Nov. 19.
September 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
PHFA is now accepting RFPs through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program aimed to expand access to affordable housing and support housing-related initiatives in communities across PA. The deadline to submit applications is 2 p.m., Nov. 19.
PHFA staffers Danielle Rudy (left) and Lisa Scott recently had the opportunity to attend the showcase of Lonely, a new movie featuring Paxton Place residents!
Paxton Place, located in Harrisburg, provides 37 units of affordable housing for adults aged 62+.
Paxton Place, located in Harrisburg, provides 37 units of affordable housing for adults aged 62+.
September 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
PHFA staffers Danielle Rudy (left) and Lisa Scott recently had the opportunity to attend the showcase of Lonely, a new movie featuring Paxton Place residents!
Paxton Place, located in Harrisburg, provides 37 units of affordable housing for adults aged 62+.
Paxton Place, located in Harrisburg, provides 37 units of affordable housing for adults aged 62+.
PHFA is seeking Request for Proposals for new construction, or rehabilitation, of mixed-use development projects seeking financial support. The deadline for proposal submission is 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
Application: crfp.phfa.org.
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
Application: crfp.phfa.org.
September 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
PHFA is seeking Request for Proposals for new construction, or rehabilitation, of mixed-use development projects seeking financial support. The deadline for proposal submission is 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
Application: crfp.phfa.org.
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
Application: crfp.phfa.org.
Preserving affordable housing is just as important as creating new options. Congratulations to Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) on its revitalization of Lancaster’s Apartments at General Cigar Place.
www.wgal.com/article/lanc...
www.wgal.com/article/lanc...
30 new apartments | General Cigar Place renovation marks progress amid Lancaster housing shortage
Thirty newly renovated units at the Apartments at General Cigar Place in Lancaster City were unveiled on Thursday.
www.wgal.com
September 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Preserving affordable housing is just as important as creating new options. Congratulations to Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) on its revitalization of Lancaster’s Apartments at General Cigar Place.
www.wgal.com/article/lanc...
www.wgal.com/article/lanc...
Reminder: All PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center are closed today in honor of Labor Day. We'll reopen tomorrow at 8 a.m. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
September 7, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Reminder: All PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center are closed today in honor of Labor Day. We'll reopen tomorrow at 8 a.m. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
PHFA is excited to sponsor this year’s Kipona fireworks, lighting up the sky over Harrisburg's beautiful riverfront.
Join us all weekend for the festival fun but don’t miss Sunday evening’s fireworks show! Find a full schedule at harrisburgpa.gov/events/kipon....
See you at Kipona! 🎆✨
Join us all weekend for the festival fun but don’t miss Sunday evening’s fireworks show! Find a full schedule at harrisburgpa.gov/events/kipon....
See you at Kipona! 🎆✨
September 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
PHFA is excited to sponsor this year’s Kipona fireworks, lighting up the sky over Harrisburg's beautiful riverfront.
Join us all weekend for the festival fun but don’t miss Sunday evening’s fireworks show! Find a full schedule at harrisburgpa.gov/events/kipon....
See you at Kipona! 🎆✨
Join us all weekend for the festival fun but don’t miss Sunday evening’s fireworks show! Find a full schedule at harrisburgpa.gov/events/kipon....
See you at Kipona! 🎆✨
Please note all PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. We'll reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
September 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Please note all PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. We'll reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Westmoreland County Housing Authority has begun construction on Willowbrook Commons, a 50-unit affordable housing development for seniors in Rostraver. PHFA funding, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, is aiding development of this community.
triblive.com/local/westmo...
triblive.com/local/westmo...
September 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Westmoreland County Housing Authority has begun construction on Willowbrook Commons, a 50-unit affordable housing development for seniors in Rostraver. PHFA funding, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, is aiding development of this community.
triblive.com/local/westmo...
triblive.com/local/westmo...
PHFA-provided PHARE grants are helping Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County Of Butler address eviction prevention and combat blight and expand affordable housing.
www.butlereagle.com/20260821/but...
www.butlereagle.com/20260821/but...
September 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
PHFA-provided PHARE grants are helping Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County Of Butler address eviction prevention and combat blight and expand affordable housing.
www.butlereagle.com/20260821/but...
www.butlereagle.com/20260821/but...
We are proud to release our Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund Semi-Annual Progress and Impact Report. This report provides a snapshot of projects awarded, organization funding progress and program impact numbers.
📄 www.phfa.org/legislation/...
📄 www.phfa.org/legislation/...
September 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We are proud to release our Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund Semi-Annual Progress and Impact Report. This report provides a snapshot of projects awarded, organization funding progress and program impact numbers.
📄 www.phfa.org/legislation/...
📄 www.phfa.org/legislation/...
PHFA is seeking RFPs for new construction, or rehabilitation, of mixed-use development projects seeking financial support via our Community Revitalization Fund Program.
Deadline: 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope...
Application: crfp.phfa.org
Deadline: 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope...
Application: crfp.phfa.org
August 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
PHFA is seeking RFPs for new construction, or rehabilitation, of mixed-use development projects seeking financial support via our Community Revitalization Fund Program.
Deadline: 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope...
Application: crfp.phfa.org
Deadline: 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
RFP: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope...
Application: crfp.phfa.org
Backed by PHFA-provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, a new Philadelphia Housing Authority development will bring 129 affordable rental units to the Temple University area in Philadelphia.
whyy.org/articles/apa...
whyy.org/articles/apa...
August 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Backed by PHFA-provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, a new Philadelphia Housing Authority development will bring 129 affordable rental units to the Temple University area in Philadelphia.
whyy.org/articles/apa...
whyy.org/articles/apa...
Last Tuesday PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann had the honor to speak at Bisnow's Philadelphia Affordable Housing Conference.
August 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Last Tuesday PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann had the honor to speak at Bisnow's Philadelphia Affordable Housing Conference.
We’re looking for companies, organizations, or individuals aiming to reduce income tax liability to bid on $10 million in PA Affordable Housing Tax Credits.
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
August 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
We’re looking for companies, organizations, or individuals aiming to reduce income tax liability to bid on $10 million in PA Affordable Housing Tax Credits.
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
Today we have released the first-ever PHARE Semi-Annual Progress and Impact Report. This report provides a real-time snapshot of projects awarded, organization funding progress and program impact numbers.
📄 www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
📄 www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
August 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Today we have released the first-ever PHARE Semi-Annual Progress and Impact Report. This report provides a real-time snapshot of projects awarded, organization funding progress and program impact numbers.
📄 www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
📄 www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
🏃♂️ HELP GET OVER THE DOWNPAYMENT HURDLE 🏃♂️
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
August 24, 2026 at 6:43 PM
🏃♂️ HELP GET OVER THE DOWNPAYMENT HURDLE 🏃♂️
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
🌻 We’re blooming with gratitude for PHFA’s Garden Club! 🌱
Our Garden Club is a team of PHFA staff who volunteer to beautify our building and brighten our spaces with plants and flowers.
Our Garden Club is a team of PHFA staff who volunteer to beautify our building and brighten our spaces with plants and flowers.
August 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
🌻 We’re blooming with gratitude for PHFA’s Garden Club! 🌱
Our Garden Club is a team of PHFA staff who volunteer to beautify our building and brighten our spaces with plants and flowers.
Our Garden Club is a team of PHFA staff who volunteer to beautify our building and brighten our spaces with plants and flowers.
PHFA's 2025 Annual Report is now available! The report features four customer testimonials, an interactive map which illustrates the dollar amounts and locations of housing investments across Pennsylvania by county, quarterly highlights and more.
🔗 annualreport.phfa.org/2025-report/
🔗 annualreport.phfa.org/2025-report/
August 20, 2026 at 3:08 PM
PHFA's 2025 Annual Report is now available! The report features four customer testimonials, an interactive map which illustrates the dollar amounts and locations of housing investments across Pennsylvania by county, quarterly highlights and more.
🔗 annualreport.phfa.org/2025-report/
🔗 annualreport.phfa.org/2025-report/
These projects both received $100,000 through the PHFA's Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program and are excellent examples of how to expand affordable housing by reusing existing buildings and reclaiming vacant land.
www.mcall.com/2026/08/13/t...
www.mcall.com/2026/08/13/t...
These 2 projects show how nonprofits are rethinking affordable housing in Allentown
Two affordable housing projects are utilizing $100,000 state grants to tackle the housing crisis in the Lehigh Valley.
www.mcall.com
August 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
These projects both received $100,000 through the PHFA's Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program and are excellent examples of how to expand affordable housing by reusing existing buildings and reclaiming vacant land.
www.mcall.com/2026/08/13/t...
www.mcall.com/2026/08/13/t...
An estimated 5.7% of PA households lack air conditioning. Don’t put up with a hot house: PHFA’s Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program can be used to install (or repair) HVAC systems and offers loans between $1,000 and $10,000 at a fixed rate of 1%.
www.phfa.org/programs/rep...
www.phfa.org/programs/rep...
August 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
An estimated 5.7% of PA households lack air conditioning. Don’t put up with a hot house: PHFA’s Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program can be used to install (or repair) HVAC systems and offers loans between $1,000 and $10,000 at a fixed rate of 1%.
www.phfa.org/programs/rep...
www.phfa.org/programs/rep...
Congratulations to LEVEL for completing the renovation of five once-vacant McKees Rocks homes. A $350,000 PHFA-provided PHARE grant helped transform these homes and create this homeownership opportunity for low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
www.wesanews.org/development-...
www.wesanews.org/development-...
Pittsburgh-area officials, residents celebrate newly renovated homes in McKees Rocks
The homes were rehabbed by McKees Rocks-based nonprofit LEVEL: Equity Building, a nonprofit working to help low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
www.wesanews.org
August 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations to LEVEL for completing the renovation of five once-vacant McKees Rocks homes. A $350,000 PHFA-provided PHARE grant helped transform these homes and create this homeownership opportunity for low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
www.wesanews.org/development-...
www.wesanews.org/development-...
We are extending our Affordable Housing Tax Credit bid deadline to 2 p.m., Friday, August 28!
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
August 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
We are extending our Affordable Housing Tax Credit bid deadline to 2 p.m., Friday, August 28!
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
📆 Bids due: 2 p.m., Friday, August 28
🔗 Details: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope... (scroll down for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
The public comment deadline for PHFA’s draft Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for 2027/28's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program cycle is 4 p.m. Friday (August 14). We’d love your feedback!
📄 Review the draft QAP. www.phfa.org/mhp/ (listed under News and Awards, 2026)
📄 Review the draft QAP. www.phfa.org/mhp/ (listed under News and Awards, 2026)
August 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The public comment deadline for PHFA’s draft Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for 2027/28's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program cycle is 4 p.m. Friday (August 14). We’d love your feedback!
📄 Review the draft QAP. www.phfa.org/mhp/ (listed under News and Awards, 2026)
📄 Review the draft QAP. www.phfa.org/mhp/ (listed under News and Awards, 2026)