Community Basics, backed by a PHFA-provided Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant, is getting close to opening Manor Youth House, which will provide affordable housing for young adults in Lancaster.
Early bird registration for the 2026 PHFA Housing Forum ends tomorrow! Set for May 6-7 in Harrisburg, the Forum is a must-attend event for those involved in shaping the future of PA's housing stock for both single-family homes and multifamily rental apartments.
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🏠 Happy April Fools’ Day!
No tricks from us, just real help for real homebuyers. Our downpayment and closing cost assistance programs aren’t a joke … they help make homeownership attainable.
Learn about our assistance programs: www.phfa.org/homebuyers/
Final notice: Applications for our HOME ARP program, which provides $35m in funding to create and preserve rental housing for at-risk or homeless Pennsylvanians, are due by 2 p.m. tomorrow (April 1).
Eligibility requirements and application details can be found at www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
The work Esperanza does in Philadelphia to protect residents from a growing displacement threat is wonderful. To help even more residents, it has created a land trust to manage rising housing costs. We’re proud to call Esperanza a partner and help fund their programs.
Disregard information on any similar letter you might receive. DO NOT provide your personal information through links or contacts listed on these documents.
If you receive anything saying it's from PHFA that looks fishy, call us at 855-827-3466 to verify!
🚨 We are aware of a misleading letter being sent to homeowners with PHFA mortgages asking them to contact a third party immediately to verify their contact information for a home warranty. THIS IS A SCAM! PHFA does not offer or require home warranties.
Funded in part by a PHARE grant from PHFA, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has completed its first phase of renovations and reopened its historic Allegheny YMCA facility.
A new PHFA report, Building Opportunity: PHARE funding trends and county profiles (2022-2024), highlights the success and reach of the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
📊 www.phfa.org/housingstudy/.
Curious about what you should focus on at every age to make your retirement goals a reality? PHFA’s three-part Master Your Money podcast series discussed just that! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
No matter your age, the dream of owning a home is always within reach. PHFA is here to help you get there and our programs are designed to support you every step of the way. Let’s make it happen together! 🏡
Learn how we make homeownership affordable: www.phfa.org/homebuyers/
Registration for PHFA’s 2026 Housing Forum is open!
This year we are proud to welcome our two keynote speakers:
🔴 Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., chief economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC.
🔵 Joe Huff, bestselling author and entrepreneur
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It’s so nice to see our PHARE program at work helping the City of Bridges Community Land Trust remove barriers to homeownership!
A new PHFA report, Building Opportunity: PHARE funding trends and county profiles (2022-2024), highlights the success and reach of the PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
Report: www.phfa.org/housingstudy/.
Press Release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre....
Homeowners in PA must care for on-lot sewer connections; it keeps our waters clean. PHFA supports this via the PennVEST Homeowner Septic Loan, a low-interest loan for those who need to repair/replace an on-lot septic system or connect to a public system.
PHFA is excited to announce draft Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program guidelines have been published and are now available for review and comment. Public comments will be accepted through April 24.
You can view the guidelines at www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
Reminder: move your clocks up 1 hour tonight. It's a great time to also check/change batteries in your smoke and CO2 alarms!
The 2026 PHFA Housing Forum is set for May 6-7 at the Hilton Harrisburg and we’re making a last call for sponsors! The deadline to sponsor the Forum, which attracts developers, builders, lenders, counselors and more is March 13. Learn more at www.phfaevents.com/housingforum/.
"In 2024, the U.S. had about 800,000 fewer single-family houses for rent compared with a decade earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors." via @npr.org
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Our newest Master Your Money podcast is out! We’re wrapping up our three‑part retirement series with a look at what you should focus on at every age to make your retirement goals a reality. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
PHFA is accepting applications for our new HOME ARP program, which provides $35m in funding available to create and preserve rental housing for at-risk or homeless Pennsylvanians. All applications must be received no later than 2 p.m., April 1. Learn more at www.phfa.org/mhp/develope....
Disregard information on any similar letter you might receive. DO NOT provide your personal information through links or contacts listed on these documents.
If you receive anything saying it's from PHFA that looks fishy, call us at 855-827-3466 to verify!
⚠️ We are aware of a misleading letter being sent to homeowners with PHFA mortgages asking them to contact a third party immediately to verify their contact information for a home warranty. THIS IS A SCAM! PHFA does not offer or require home warranties.
The Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition is accepting proposals for its Transitional Housing Grant Program, which will provide homelessness services for county residents. A $150,000 PHFA-provided PHARE grant is helping fund this exciting initiative.
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A new PHFA’s “Developments” newsletter is out! In this issue:
🔴 New PHFA program will expand rental housing for homeless/at-risk Pennsylvanians
🔵 CCG announces $65M in NMTCs
🟠 @FHLBankPgh, PHFA announce grants to fight homelessness
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Exciting news: Last week the ribbon was cut on Apartments at 40th St. Place, a new 40-unit affordable housing development in West Philadelphia. Funding from PHFA helped make this new community possible. Congratulations to Mt. Vernon Manor CDC, HopePHL and all partners!
Having good credit is a key to a lot of things, but especially when buying a home. PHFA offers free financial education courses that can help you restore – or build – your credit. Learn more: www.phfa.org/prfc/
Disregard information on any similar letter you might receive. DO NOT provide your personal information through links or contacts listed on these documents.
If you receive anything saying it's from PHFA that looks fishy, call us at 855-827-3466 to verify!
We are aware of a misleading letter being sent to homeowners with PHFA mortgages asking them to contact a third party immediately to verify their contact information for a home warranty. THIS IS A SCAM! PHFA does not offer or require home warranties.
