The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) wants public input on the actions it takes and the decisions it makes. We post notices here to ask for public input. If no announcements are posted, it means that there are no opportunities open for public input.
Announcements
Request for Release of Funds for Queen Senior Apartments
FONSI and ERR
Date of NoticeNovember 7,2025
On or about December 3, 2025, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: The Queen Senior Apartments
Purpose: OTH Capital proposes to clear the site of an abandoned ruin and build a four-story, 49-unit apartment building with a 10,517 sq ft footprint on an 18,666 sq ft lot in the Germantown section of the city. Five units will target seniors as low as 20% AMI, 13 units will be fully handicapped accessible. In addition, all 49 units will be supported by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) with a project-based voucher contract authorized through the HUD Restore Rebuild program. The Housing Assistance Payments contract will be for approximately $806,000 in total annual subsidy.
Location: 328 W. Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $20,885,033
POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice will be posted at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library Branch located at 68 W Chelten Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19144. View the full legal notice.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia. All comments received by December 2, 2025, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
Notice types and posting requirements
We receive federal funding for local housing and community development programs. To use this federal funding, there are certain public notice requirements we need to meet. We post notices asking for public feedback at hearings or through written comments. Notices are posted publicly for 30 days.
Notices about the planning and budgeting process
Every year, we share the following information about housing and community development funding and programs:
- Annual Action Plan: A plan describing all housing and community development programs, including funding amounts and goals. The plan describes how these programs comply with federal regulations.
- Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): A report showing program accomplishments during the previous fiscal year.
- Consolidated Plan: A longer plan including a needs assessment, market analysis, and strategic plan. This plan is published every five years.
We also collect public feedback about these planning processes. To ask for feedback, we post public notices about:
- How to participate in public hearings. This is where we learn about community needs and get feedback about how programs are working.
- How to submit comments on draft plans and reports and on proposed changes to older plans.
Environmental Review notices
An Environmental Review investigates a project and its potential environmental impacts to make sure that the project:
- Will meet federal, state, and local environmental standards.
- Won’t have a negative impact on the environment.
- Won’t have negative environmental or health effects on those who will use the property site.
The Environmental Review process is required for all projects supported by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We post public notices about the Environmental Review for certain projects, including:
- Notices of intent to request release of funds.
- Notices of finding of no significant impact.
While every project’s environmental impact must be reviewed, the extent of the review varies. However, every project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws.