Notice of finding of no significant impact and notice of intent to request release of funds

Date of Notice: November 9, 2026

City of Philadelphia
Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9770

Request for release of funds

On or about November 26, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

• Project Title: Cassie Holley Development
• Purpose: There are several actions involved in this review. The first part is the acquisition by PHA of 1501-17 Point Breeze Avenue from the City of Philadelphia. This parcel will be consolidated with the PHA-owned parcel at 2100 Dickinson Street, which is currently the site of PHA’s Cassie Holley public housing development. PHA plans to redevelop the entire Cassie Holley development, which consists of 72 public housing units. The current plans call for the demolition of all existing structures on the Cassie Holley site.
• Location: 1501-07 Point Breeze Avenue, 2100 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
• Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $67,000,000, with MTW Block Grant.

Finding of no significant impact

The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

Posting information

Read the full notice (PDF). Notices will are posted on DHCD’s Legal Notices page.

Public comments

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by November 25th, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Objections to release of funds

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures at 24 CFR Part 58.76 and shall be addressed to both of the following:

• The Philadelphia Office of Community Planning and Development at CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov
• The Philadelphia Office of Public and Indian Housing at PhilaPIH@hud.gov

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has released a new payment standard schedule for tenant-based vouchers. It will go into effect on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

See the full schedule (PDF).

To learn more visit PHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Payment Standards page.

City of Philadelphia Substantial Amendment Notice

Substantial Amendment to the 2021 HOME-ARP Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Notice of Public Comment Period

The City of Philadelphia is proposing to amend the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan. Congress appropriated American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to be administered through HUD’s HOME program to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. On April 8, 2021, HUD allocated a total of $42,007,561 in HOME-ARP funds to the City of Philadelphia. The City prepared a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, which was approved by HUD. The City proposes to implement the following substantial amendments related to HOME-ARP activities:

• Revised HOME-ARP budget to increase funding for development and tenant-based rental assistance and decrease funding for supportive services, non-profit operating, and administration/planning.
• Revisions to the section: “Method for Soliciting HOME-ARP Applications”

The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be amended accordingly to incorporate the revised HOME-ARP budget.

The proposed amendments are available online (PDF), including details of the revised budget and text revisions. A copy may also be requested by visiting our office at 1234 Market St., 17th floor, Philadelphia PA, 19107 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The 30-day public comment period starts today and ends on November 15, 2026. Public comments can be sent to saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. If no comments are received, the City will proceed with adoption of the amendment without further notice. The public may receive a copy of the amended HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan upon request.

Division of Housing and Community Development, Mark Dodds, Interim Director
City of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker, Mayor