Philadelphia Housing Authority

Develops, acquires, leases and operates affordable housing for low-income Philadelphia residents.

1,400 employees

13 open positions

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Public Housing

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Developments

Scattered Site Housing

Tenant-Based Rental Subsidies

Project-Based Rental Subsidies

First Time Homebuyer Assistance

Affordable Housing Development

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)

Family Unification Program

Nursing Home Transition

Housing Inspections

Lease Signing and Rent Determination

Economic Opportunity

Sustainable Communities

About Philadelphia Housing Authority

Funded primarily by the federal government, it manages both traditional public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs to house tens of thousands of residents.

Operating with a mix of public purpose and private

sector efficiency, the agency oversees scattered

site and development

based properties across Philadelphia.

It not only builds and rehabs units but embeds community assets—like retail, senior towers, and apprenticeship hubs—into its projects.

The agency blends large

scale urban renewal (e.g., Sharswood, North Central, Bartram) with daily housing services, creating stable, opportunity

rich communities.

Culture & Values

Mission‑driven: “provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for low‑ and moderate‑income families and individuals in Philadelphia.”

Community investment: headquarters in Sharswood to serve as economic and community revitalization catalyst.

Accountability & transparency: LEED‑certified HQ with open workspaces reflecting operational transparency and efficiency.

Collaboration: cross‑departmental Sustainability Working Group since 2012 to implement sustainability policy.

Quick Info

Company Size1,400 employees

Open Positions13 jobs available

IndustriesPublic Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Developments, Scattered Site Housing +12 more

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Key Highlights

1937 FoundedYear EstablishedThe agency was established amid a housing crisis and has since grown to be Pennsylvania’s largest landlord and the nation’s fourth-largest housing authority.

$400M DeployedAnnual BudgetEach year, the agency allocates around 400 million dollars to support affordable housing initiatives.

$110M SecuredHUD Grant ReceivedIn 2023, the agency secured 110 million dollars from HUD to revitalize neighborhoods through mixed-income development.

6,000 UnitsHousing InitiativeThe '6 in 5' plan aims to create or preserve 6,000 affordable housing units within five years.

25% BetterEnergy EfficiencyHeadquarters are LEED-certified with open workspaces, exceeding code requirements by 25% for operational transparency and efficiency.

$75M Preserved WohnraumpflegeinvestitionenOver $75 million has been spent in the past decade repairing scattered-site homes to ensure safe and affordable housing.

20% ReductionEnergy IntensityCommitted to reducing portfolio-wide energy intensity through the Better Buildings Challenge.

25% BetterEnvelope PerformanceHeadquarters built in 2019 with LEED-NC certification featuring enhanced building envelope performance.

76,000 ResidentsPublic Housing Authority ResidentsThe organization provides housing support through public and voucher programs city-wide.

2,000 LandlordsNew Landlords Joined Voucher ProgramSince 2018, the organization has expanded its voucher program to include 2,000 new landlords.

4,000 UnitsAdditional Units in Higher-Income AreasThe voucher program has added 4,000 new units in higher-income areas since 2018.

Open Positions

13 jobs available

Project EngineerOn-site quality control engineer overseeing construction projects for PHA.