Overview
PHA provides rental assistance to low-income families in the private rental market through the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program, formerly known as Section 8, was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

The program is designed to achieve the following goals:

• Provide improved living conditions for low-income families while maintaining rent payments at an affordable level
• Promote freedom of housing choice and integrate lower-income and minority families into mainstream society
• Provide an incentive to private owners to rent to lower-income families by offering timely assistance payments, a pool of families to select from, and regular inspections to ensure upkeep of the property.

Please note that the HCV wait list is currently closed. The public will be notified through TV, radio, print advertising, and on this website when the HCV waitlist will be reopened. Applicants may check their status online or by calling 215-684-4300. Please have your six digit client ID number ready. 

Housing Fairs

HCV holds a weekly housing fair for both initial clients and transfers. This is a great opportunity for landlords with vacant properties and voucher holders looking for a home to connect. 

The housing fair is every Thursday at 11am for transfers and 3pm for new voucher clients. Please note that there will no longer be housing fairs on Saturdays or the second Tuesdays.