Housing Advisory Board | Division of Housing and Community Development

Overview

In 2015, Philadelphia’s voters created the Housing Advisory Board. The board includes members of the housing, real estate, and lending industries. It also includes relevant government agencies.

The board suggests ways to maintain and increase the supply of housing for all income levels. The board also reviews and provides advice on the Department of Planning and Development’s strategic housing plans.

2026 Meetings

June 17^th2026 at 11 am – Rescheduled to July 2nd, 2026

September 16^th2026 at 11 am

December 16^th2026 at 11 am

Housing Advisory Board agendas

AGENDA

Housing Advisory Board Agenda

Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Rescheduled from 6/17)
12:00 pm

Introductions – Mark Dodds, Deputy Director, DHCD
Welcome – Jessie Lawrence, Director, DPD
Turn the Key:
- Open House & Ribbon Cutting
- Other updates

CDBG-DR
- Disaster Recovery Resilience Program (DRRP)

Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- Upcoming Opportunities
Annual Action Plan Updates
- City Council Hearing
Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan Update
Modular Housing Update
New Business
- PRO Housing Grant
Next Meeting: September 16^th at 11:00
The link to register for the meeting is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SJNHdCfxQPmvdP_VbErRBw

Video link of meeting:
https://youtu.be/DEKsWr-i_As

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 am

Introductions – Mark Dodds, Deputy Director, DHCD
Welcome – Jessie Lawrence, Director, DPD
Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
- Other updates
Eviction Diversion
- Application portal update
CDBG-DR
- Disaster Recovery Resilience Program (DRRP)
Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- Non-LIHTC and HOME-ARP RFP awards
- Upcoming RFPs
Annual Action Plan
- FY27 Process
  - Public Hearings held on 3/10 and 3/11
  - Next Steps
Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan
- City Council Hearing
- Annual Budget and Program Statement
- New Program Highlights
  - One Philly Mortgage
  - Curbside Appeal
  - Home Service Clearinghouse and Concierge Service
  - Façade Improvements
  - Workforce Renter Assistance Program (WRAP) f/k/a Shallow Rent Assistance (moderate income)
New Business
- Modular Construction Housing Factories
- 20-Year Tax Abatement
- Turn the Key Open House on Saturday, 3/21, from 10:00-2:00 at the Convention Center
Next Meeting: June 17th at 11:00

Watch recording: https://youtu.be/yL5_nB6q3ME

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663024300?pwd=UUHI7Uaq9OQTtadNNA11ROxEuWa6Oq.1

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2 pm

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663024300?pwd=UUHI7Uaq9OQTtadNNA11ROxEuWa6Oq.1
Passcode:124090

AGENDA

Introductions

Welcome

Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Year 4 budget and activities

CDBG-DR

- Disaster Recovery Resilience Program (DRRP)

HOME-ARP Update

Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- Non-LIHTC Housing RFP submissions
- HOME-ARP RFP submissions
- Upcoming RFPs

Home Appraisal Bias Event
Annual Action Plan
- Grant awards received
- FY27 Process
  - Public Hearing

Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan

- City Council Hearing
- Annual Budget and Program Statement
- New Program Highlights
  - One Philly Mortgage
  - Curbside Appeal
  - Home Service Clearinghouse and Concierge Service
  - Façade Improvements
  - Shallow Rent Assistance (moderate income)

New Business
- FY25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted
- PHDC Housing Fair held in October
- Job openings
Next Meeting: 2026 HAB meeting dates will go out in January

Wednesday, September 1o, 2025 at 11 am

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85664207058?pwd=OQ5B4vgb4SBKQZ3w12Ro633Y09SO6r.1

Passcode:210664

AGENDA

Introductions – Mark Dodds, Interim Deputy Director for DHCD
Welcome – Jessie Lawrence, Director, DPD/DHCD
Update on the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
- Philly First Home Update
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
FreshStartPHL Program
Update on Home Appraisal Bias Program
Update on CDBG-DR
- Disaster Recovery Resilience Program (DRRP)
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits Awards
- Upcoming RFPs
- Non-LIHTC/HOME-ARP
Update on Annual Action Plan
- Plan Submitted & Awaiting Grant Award
Update on the H.O.M.E. Plan
New Business
- FY25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Public Comment Period

Next Meeting: December 10, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11 am

Here is the recording of the June 11 meeting

AGENDA
- Introductions – Mark Dodds, Interim Deputy Director for DHCD
- Angela D. Brooks – Chief Housing and Urban Development Officer, Mayor’s Office
Welcome – Jessie Lawrence, Director, DPD/DHCD
H.O.M.E. Plan
Update on the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
- Rental Improvement Fund Update
- Philly First Home Update
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
- Landlord Portal
FreshStartPHL Program
Update on CDBG-DR
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- 9% & 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits
- Upcoming RFP
Home Appraisal Bias Program
Annual Action Plan
- Proposed Plan posted
New Business

Next meeting: September 10, 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11 am

The meeting will be a hybrid meeting with the in-person meeting taking place in the 17^th Floor Boardroom. The link for the virtual meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663024300?pwd=UUHI7Uaq9OQTtadNNA11ROxEuWa6Oq.1

Those wishing to attend the Housing Advisory Board meeting in person, please register with Mirta.Duprey@phila.gov or call 215-686-9770. Also, please be prepared to show ID at the Security Desk in the Lobby.

Introductions – Mark Dodds, Interim Deputy Director for DHCD
Welcome – Jessie Lawrence, Director, DPD/DHCD
Update on the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
  - Ribbon Cutting
- Rental Improvement Fund Update
- Philly First Home Update
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
- Landlord Portal
Update on CDBG-DR
Update on HOME-ARP
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits RFP – City Awards
- Future RFPs

Home Appraisal Bias Program Director – Position Filled
- Home Appraisal Program Manager – Applications being accepted

Annual Action Plan
- Public Hearings held earlier this month

New Business
- Mayor’s Executive Order – Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.)
  - City Collaboration
  - O.M.E. Advisory Group
  - Mayor’s Housing Address

Next Meeting: June 11, 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11 am

Introductions – Mark Dodds, Interim Deputy Director for DHCD
Update on the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
  - Past & Future Events
- Rental Improvement Fund
- Philly First Home
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
Update on CDBG-DR
Update on HOME-ARP
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits RFP – 22 Proposals Submitted
New Business
- Home Appraisal Bias Program Director Position
  - Interviews are in process
- CAPER/Needs Assessment Public Hearing – March 4, 2025

Here is the recording: https://dpd-public-meetings.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/DHCD/Housing+Advisory+Board_Jan302025.mp4

Next Meeting: March 12, 2025

December 11, 2024 meeting was cancelled and scheduled for January 30, 2025

Virtual Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11am

Zoom Meeting

Introductions – John Mondlak, Interim Director for DPD
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
  - 100 Homes Celebration Event – 9/6/2024
- Rental Improvement Fund
- Philly First Home
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
Update on CDBG-DR
Update on HOME-ARP
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
- 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits RFP
Proposed Annual Action Plan and City Council Approval
New Business
- Appraisal Bias

Next Meeting: December 11, 2024
Video of meeting

Virtual Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11am

Introductions
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
- Turn the Key
- Rental Improvement Fund
- Philly First Home
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
Update on CDBG-DR
Update on HOME-ARP
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
Proposed Annual Action Plan and City Council Approval
New Business
- FY25 Housing Budget Update
- Appraisal Bias Task Force

Next Meeting: September 11^th

Video of Meeting

Virtual Meeting: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10am

Introductions – John Mondlak, Interim Director for DPD
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative –
Update on Turn The Key
Update on Eviction Diversion Program
Update on Philly First Home Program
Update on CDBG-DR
Update on Affordable Housing Development RFPs
Annual Action Plan Process and Timeline
New Business:
- Mayor’s 100 Day Plan and the Department of Planning & Development
- Next Meeting: June 12, 2024

Video of meeting

Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 10 am

Introductions – Eleanor Sharpe, Interim Director for DPD
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative –
Update Turn the Key – Ribbon Cutting
Update on Eviction Diversion –
Targeted Eviction Diversion
Update on Philly First Home Program
Update on CDBG-DR
New Business:
- RFP Awards for Acquisition RPF for Affordable Rental Developments
- 9% RFP for Affordable Rental, Preservation and Special Needs Housing Projects – Listing of Proposals will be available at the meeting.
- 4% RFP for Affordable Rental, Preservation and Special Needs Housing Projects – To be released.

Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 10 am.

Introductions – Melissa Long
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative: Update Turn The Key – Ribbon Cutting
Update on Eviction Diversion: Targeted Financial Assistance
Update on Philly First Home Program
Update on Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Plan Submissions
Update on CDBG-DR
New Business:
Housing Options Grant Program RFP & Awards
Acquisition RPF for Rental Developments
Tangled Title Pilot w/NACs
CAPER Comment Period opens 9/12
PHDC Housing Fair in October
Next Meeting: December 13th, 2023

Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10 am.

Introductions
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative – Turn the Key Press Conference Held
Update on Eviction Diversion – Targeted Eviction Diversion Rollout
Update on Philly First Home Program
Awardees for the Affordable Rental Production & Preservation Housing Development RFPs
CAPER/Needs Assessment Hearing – March 9, 2023 at 2 pm
Next Meeting: June 14, 2023

Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Introductions
Update on Eviction Diversion
Update on Philly First Home Program
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative – Turn the Key Program
RFPs for Affordable Rental Production & Preservation Housing Development
PHFA Awards for 9% LIHTC Projects
Next Meeting: March 8, 2023

Virtual Meeting of Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 10am

Introductions
Affordable & Special Needs Housing RFP Awards for June 2022 – 9%
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
HUD Award for 2022/2023 (CDBG, HOME, ESG & HOPWA)
Update on Rental Assistance – https://phlrentassist.org/dashboard/
Update on Eviction Diversion
Update on Philly First Home Program (for latest Stats follow this link)
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
Next Meeting: December 14, 2022

Virtual Meeting of Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 10am

Introductions
Update on Rental Assistance – https://phlrentassist.org/dashboard/
Update on Eviction Diversion
Update on Philly First Home Program Portal (Restart May)
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
Turn the Key Program
RFPs for Affordable Rental and Special-Needs Housing Development
Award for Permanent Homeless Housing RFP
Consolidated Plan 2022-26/Annual Action Plan 2023 Update
City Council Hearing June 9th – 1 pm to 5 pm
Next Meeting: September 14, 2022

Meeting of March 16, 2022

Introductions
Update on Rental Assistance
Update on Eviction Diversion
Update on Neighborhood Preservation Initiative (NPI)
Awards for RFPs for Affordable Rental Production and Preservation Housing Projects
RFPs for Permanent Homeless Housing – Due March 18th
Philly First Home Program with New Portal – Start Date TBD
CAPER/Needs Assessment Hearing for Five Year Plan – March 22nd at 2 pm
Next Meeting: June 8th

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/_TN6iqQsqrj0OdzJlIqqhd12M9F-amNxnoJNFRjr42fGZmeNPOIGWauE7vTAeFgx.hFooDwZV41OqbZKE

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: March 16, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Housing Advisory Board Webinar
Register in advance for this webinar. If you care to register for this meeting contact Mirta Duprey at mirta.duprey@phila.gov
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please note that the December 2021 meeting was canceled

Meeting of September 8, 2021

Introductions
HAB Dashboard Update
Rental Assistance and Small Landlord Loan Program Update
RFP for Affordable Rental Production and Preservation Housing Projects
Reimagining Philadelphia
Neighborhood Preservation Initiative (NPI)
Next Meeting: March 16, 2022

Virtual Meeting of June 9, 2021

Took place on the Zoom platform. Contact Mirta Duprey at mirta.duprey@phila.gov for more information.

Introductions
Update on HAB Dashboard
NOAH Report (Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing) – Report can be found here
Rental Assistance and Small Landlord Loan Program Update
Legislative Update:
- https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=9432093&GUID=41CF7AD7-9E3C-451C-B9C6-2F7A73BD15D7
- https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=9432092&GUID=A6D3E786-8097-4A95-A966-31C5A53BFC3C
Future Funding

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Housing Advisory Board members

Name	Role	Designee
Ryan Ambrose	Director, Neighborhood Preservation Initiative
Barbara Capozzi	Real Estate Brokerage Sector
Daniel Cortes	Not-For-Profit Housing Development Sector
Thomas Earle	City-wide Affordable Housing Advocacy Organization
Alba Martinez	Commerce Director	Karen Fegely
Jessie Lawrence	Director, Department of Planning and Development
Greg Hill	For-Profit Housing Development Sector
Kelvin Jeremiah	Philadelphia Housing Authority	Stephanie Pastula
Andrew Goodman	City Council Committee
David S. Thomas	Philadelphia Housing Development Corp.
Kenyatta Johnson	City Council President

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