There are many other organizations across Philadelphia that may be able to help.
The Department of Planning & Development (DPD) supports many programs and services that help residents buy, repair, and keep their homes. Use their housing helper to find what programs you might be eligible for: By answering a few questions online, you will get a list of programs for which you may be eligible.
Visit SiteCity-funded housing counseling agencies can help troubleshoot and find solutions to a wide variety of housing needs. For example, housing counselors can help prepare people to buy a home. They assist tenants fighting eviction. They help homeowners facing foreclosure. And they can help address specific issues facing seniors and people with disabilities.
Visit SitePHDC offers an Adaptive Modification Program for homeowners living with permanent disabilities, a Basic Systems Repair Program for standard repairs, and a Weatherization Assistance Program to improve energy efficiency.
Visit SitePCA Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP) includes replacing exterior doors and
locks, rebuilding basement steps, making minor plumbing repairs and replacing electrical
switches, outlets, and fixtures. Priority service is given to low-income individuals with physical
disabilities who are 60 or older and living alone.
Provides new and salvaged materials at low cost to low and middle-income homeowners. Free membership allows homeowners to purchase materials up to 85% off store prices. Proof of income and homeownership is required as part of the application process for membership. Available materials include paint; lumber; floor coverings; kitchen cabinets; used appliances; mirrors; toilets and sinks.
Learn MoreECA offers emergency heater repairs and installations for low-income homeowners.
Visit SiteHCDI provides rental counseling, prepurchase counseling, and default/foreclosure counseling.
Email HCDIUrban Affairs Coalition’s Community & Economic Development (CED) team has a Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide to help professionals and homeowners understand and prevent housing foreclosure.
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