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Philadelphia Housing Authority

Philadelphia , PA Public Housing Authority

Philadelphia Housing Authority administers public housing serving Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Philadelphia Housing Authority manages 25,063 Section 8 vouchers and 35,636 public housing units in and around Philadelphia .

Phone
(215) 684-4174
Email
info@pha.phila.gov
Address
2013 Ridge Ave , Philadelphia , PA, 19121
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
25,063
Public housing units
35,636
County
Philadelphia

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Philadelphia Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through Philadelphia Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (215) 684-4174. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Philadelphia Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Philadelphia Housing Authority directly at (215) 684-4174 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Pennsylvania →Check Pennsylvania income limitsHow to join Pennsylvania Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities in Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Housing Authority — Mc Kees Rocks Altoona Housing Authority — Altoona Adams County Housing Authority — Gettysburg Allentown Housing Authority — Allentown Bethlehem Housing Authority — Bethlehem Bradford County Housing Authority — Mansfield Bucks County Housing Authority — Doylestown Clearfield County Housing Authority — Clearfield Connellsville Housing Authority — Connellsville County Of Potter Housing Authority — Coudersport

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.