The 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 Deployed
Annual Budget
Each year, the agency allocates around 400 million dollars to support affordable housing initiatives.
$110M Secured
HUD Grant Received
In 2023, the agency secured 110 million dollars from HUD to revitalize neighborhoods through mixed-income development.
6,000 Units
Housing Initiative
The '6 in 5' plan aims to create or preserve 6,000 affordable housing units within five years.
Culture + Values
25% Better
Energy Efficiency
Headquarters are LEED-certified with open workspaces, exceeding code requirements by 25% for operational transparency and efficiency.
$75M Preserved
Wohnraumpflegeinvestitionen
Over $75 million has been spent in the past decade repairing scattered-site homes to ensure safe and affordable housing.
Environment + Sustainability
20% Reduction
Energy Intensity
Committed to reducing portfolio-wide energy intensity through the Better Buildings Challenge.
25% Better
Envelope Performance
Headquarters built in 2019 with LEED-NC certification featuring enhanced building envelope performance.
Inclusion & Diversity
76,000 Residents
Public Housing Authority Residents
The organization provides housing support through public and voucher programs city-wide.
2,000 Landlords
New Landlords Joined Voucher Program
Since 2018, the organization has expanded its voucher program to include 2,000 new landlords.
4,000 Units
Additional Units in Higher-Income Areas
The voucher program has added 4,000 new units in higher-income areas since 2018.
