Philadelphia Housing Authority - Scattered Sites Homeownership
Offers residents of scattered sites the opportunity to purchase the home they currently occupy. Other services include housing search assistance.
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Physical Address
2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Voice
Application process
Call for information.
Fee
Services 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) Be 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 D) Must be in good standing with lease compliance and lease terms for a continuous period of twelve (12) months immediately preceding the application E) Must be able to demonstrate a stable, household income of at least $10,000 annually and the ability to obtain a mortgage F) Must participate in a pre-and post-purchase counseling program G) Must be able to demonstrate minimum affordability of your unit's appraised value
Service area
Philadelphia, PA
Agency info
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Develops, acquires, leases, and operates affordable housing for city residents with limited incomes.