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Quick Guide to Housing Services
Homeownership Programs
American Dream Downpayment Initiative* 215-686-9723
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(OHCD) Provides up to $10,000 to first-time buyers of properties in selected developments. Housing counseling required. Call for list of developments.
Settlement Grant Program* 215-686-9723
(OHCD) Provides up to $800 to first-time homebuyers who complete prepurchase counseling.
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Click here for a list of housing counseling agencies.
Sheriff Sales 215-686-3535
Tax-delinquent properties are sold to the highest bidder at
public auction.
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Housing Repairs
Adaptive Modification Program* 215-448-2160
(PHDC) Provides free adaptations to house or apartment of
low-income disabled individuals.
Click here for more information.
Basic Systems Repair Program* 215-448-2160
(PHDC) Free emergency repairs to electrical, plumbing
and/or heating systems of an owner-occupied property.
Click here for more information.
Emergency Heater Hotline*
Homeowners: 215-568-7190
Renters: 215-686-2463
Free minor heater repairs.
Philadelphia Home Improvement Loan*
www.PhilaLoan.com
877-4-U-PHILA
Provides low-interest home improvement loan up to $25,000
to qualified homeowners.
Property Tax Abatement 215-686-9270
Provides tax relief on home improvements for 10 years.
SHARP 215-765-9040
www.pcaphl.org
(PCA) Free minor repairs to homes of elderly Philadelphians.
Weatherization* 215-448-2160
(PHDC) Free weatherization and energy-efficiency
improvements to owner-occupied and rental units.
Click here for more information.
* Income guidelines apply
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