Philadelphia Housing Authority

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is the largest permanent housing program in Philadelphia. The authority is funded by HUD. There are two types housing available: conventional public housing and Section 8 housing. Conventional public housing is available in public housing developments throughout Philadelphia. The section 8 program involves rent subsidies to households in privately owned rental housing.

Contact the housing authority for senior housing, low income housing, public housing and section 8 housing.  Call (215) 684-4000 for more information.