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At Habitat Philadelphia, our vision is of a city where everyone has a decent place to live. While we build and repair homes in pursuit of that vision, we also advocate for policies and systems that eliminate barriers to warm, safe, and dry homes.

Everyone deserves to build the foundation for a stable, healthy future for themselves and their families — no matter who they are, where they live or how much money they earn.

As an organization, we have long advocated for our homeowners and for increased housing affordability in our city. Now, we are asking you to join us.

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Whole Home Repairs

In 2022, Habitat Philadelphia was proud to support the Whole Home Repairs Act. After months of work organizing and building support, the Whole Home Repairs Act officially passed into the Pennsylvania state budget on July 8, 2022. This new state fund was introduced by Senator Nikil Saval and aims to support critical home repairs and weatherization.

Housing Trust Fund

On November 2, 2021 (election day), Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly supported ballot question 4 and secured an annual investment for the Housing Trust Fund. This investment allows 0.5% of the city’s budget, about $25 million, to be used for critical home repairs, homelessness prevention, affordable home production and other housing supports starting this year.