Scattered Sites Homeownership
Offers residents of scattered sites the opportunity to purchase the home they currently occupy.
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Physical Address
2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Hours
Administrative Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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Application process
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Fee
Service provided free of charge
Eligibility
To qualify for the 5(h) Homeownership Program, applicants must meet the following requirements: A) Must be a current PHA single-family scattered site resident B) The head of household or an adult over 18 years of age must be in continuous occupancy for a minimum of one (1) year C) Must be current with rent, utilities (if applicable) and any other required payments <li>Must be in good standing with lease compliance and lease terms for a continuous period of twelve (12) months immediately preceding the application <li>Must be able to demonstrate a stable, household income of at least $10,000 annually and the ability to obtain a mortgage <li>Must participate in a pre-and post purchase-counseling program <li>Must be able to demonstrate minimum affordability of your unit's appraised value</li>
Service area
Philadelphia, PA
Agency info
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Develops, acquires, leases and operates affordable housing for city residents with limited incomes.