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The September 2026 issue of Developments is now live on our website!

This month’s stories include:
🔴 A new RFP for PHARE funding to strengthen local housing initiatives
🔵 An RFP to support mixed‑use development projects across Pennsylvania
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October 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
in the next decade.

👉 Federally supported units exist in every county
👉 One‑third face expiring affordability restrictions within 10 years

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September 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🟢 PHFA’s award of $25 million in HOME‑ARP funding to expand critical housing resources
🟡 Additional updates on programs, funding opportunities and agency news

View it and all past issues at www.phfa.org/news/newslet...
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October 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Homeownership professionals: Ready to sharpen your PHFA Knowledge?

This October, we have a lineup of specialized webinars designed to help you work smarter, strengthen your PHFA knowledge and make the lending process easier.

Pick your sessions: www.phfa.org/hop/
September 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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April 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Great news in Pittsburgh: @BeingBeacon has begun construction on 901–903 Liberty Avenue, which will transform two historic buildings into 50 mixed-income apartments. PHFA is ecstatic to help fund this revitalization.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Congratulations to ACTION-Housing, Inc. , Beacon Communities LLC (thanks for this picture!) and The Church of Christian Compassion.

Across the Commonwealth, PHFA is working to ensure more Pennsylvanians have access to stable, affordable housing.
September 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Today PHFA has awarded $93.4 million in PHARE funding to support 432 housing and community development initiatives across all 67 counties to expand affordable housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians.

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June 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
PHFA is proud to have provided Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to help support the newly opened Compassion Senior Living community in West Philadelphia, a 38‑unit affordable housing development created by The Church of Christian Compassion.
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Seniors asked their pastor for help finding affordable homes. So their West Philly church built apartments.
The Church of Christian Compassion opened a 38-unit, income-based apartment building in Cobbs Creek.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Reminder: All PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
May 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Through what program? Please link the program, opportunity, and information. Are these numbers from PHFA through tax credits, PHARE, etc?
August 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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
Good morning and happy Monday! Don't forget that PHARE applications are open, your organization can submit an RFP to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency up to 2pm on 11/19/26. Read more about PHARE: buff.ly/qyg84qP
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September 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Due to necessary maintenance, all PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center will close at noon tomorrow (Friday, May 15). This closure will also impact our website, www.phfa.org.
May 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
FHLBank Pittsburgh and PHFA announce $5.25 million in Home4Good grants to help fight homelessness across Pennsylvania. @FHLBankPgh
Press release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
List of awards: www.phfa.org/mhp/servicep...
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann joined Latino Connection Foundation to break ground for Woodward Lofts, an affordable housing development coming soon to Harrisburg. Once complete, it will feature 48 housing units for seniors.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
2025 was a record-breaking year for PHFA. We helped 6,867 families purchase a home in Pennsylvania. In all, we provided more than $1.5 billion in loans to help make dreams possible.
January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Triad Strategies, Ryan Sanders, Blane Stoddart, David Dix and the community partners that made this possible! Thank you for your hard work!
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Covenant House PA has opened its amazing Rights of Passage II transitional housing facility in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia! PHFA-provided PHARE funding helped create these 12 transitional living units that will serve unhoused youth. Congratulations!
Covenant House Pa. opens new youth housing - The Chestnut Hill Local
Covenant House Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and services for young people, opened a new facility in Germantown this month.
www.chestnuthilllocal.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: Berks Community Action Program’s Families and Individuals Rise program exemplifies the Stability Pathway. By partnering with a local healthcare organization, the program connects unstably individuals with community resources.
October 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
ICYMI: PHFA has named Zachary Phillips and Dr. Evaine K. Sing as our 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship awardees. Together, they will conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. Learn more about Zachary and Evaine: phfa.org/news/pressre....
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Recently reviewed some affordable buildings in West Philadelphia that earned #LEED, as well as DOE Zero Energy Ready and ENERGY STAR IndoorAir Plus certification.

Really nice project, all-electric with heat pumps and ERVs. The link is for the 6th phase (so far) of the project.
WPRE VI | Bright Common
WPRE VI retrofits existing rowhomes and infills vacant lots with energy-efficient affordable housing. PHFA funded. LEED Certified, Zero Energy Homes.
www.brightcommon.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: This week we’ll explore the Stability Pathway. Housing instability includes a variety of housing situations, including having trouble paying rent, living in an overcrowded home, moving frequently, or experiencing homelessness.
October 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM