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Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia Housing Authority is based in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA and administers 25,110 Section 8 vouchers and 11,378 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 31,974. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 49.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Basic Rents | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,185 |
| Group 2 Traditional Rents | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,990 | $2,220 | $2,553 |
| Group 3 Mid Range Rents | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,410 | $2,690 | $3,093 |
| Group 4 Opportunity Rents | $1,800 | $1,960 | $2,330 | $2,790 | $3,120 | $3,588 |
| Group 5 High Opportunity Rents | $2,100 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,260 | $3,640 | $4,186 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High-Rise/Low-Rise/Inner Row), effective 2023-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $31 | $35 | $41 | $46 | $52 |
| Heating (Electric) | $26 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $60 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $23 | $27 | $32 | $35 | $39 |
| Heating (Oil) | $71 | $83 | $96 | $108 | $121 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $5 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $9 | $13 | $17 | $22 |
| Other Electric (null) | $29 | $35 | $48 | $62 | $75 |
| Air Conditioning (null) | $11 | $13 | $18 | $23 | $28 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $12 | $17 | $21 | $27 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $19 | $23 | $29 | $35 | $41 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $25 | $29 | $38 | $50 | $63 |
| Water (null) | $29 | $30 | $40 | $50 | $60 |
| Sewer (null) | $43 | $44 | $51 | $58 | $65 |
| Range/Microwave (null) | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator (null) | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Electric Service Charge (null) | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Philadelphia Housing Authority
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENTPHA is holding a public hearing and accepting public comments on their proposed Moving to program.
- $27M SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON CECIL B. MOORE AVENUE, NAMED IN HONOR OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DWIGHT EVANS
- A MILESTONE FOR EQUITY: PHA SECURES ITS FIRST-EVER CENTER CITY PROPERTYPHA has acquired its first Center City property, a $27 million, 63-unit affordable senior housing development in North Philadelphia.
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENTPHA is seeking public input on proposed changes to their Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 through a public hearing and comment period.
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENTPHA is seeking public input on proposed changes to their Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 through a public hearing and comment period.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19102 | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 19103 | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 19104 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,540 |
| 19106 | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 19107 | $2,030 | $2,190 | $2,620 | $3,120 | $3,440 |
| 19108 | $1,910 | $2,060 | $2,460 | $2,930 | $3,240 |
| 19109 | $1,380 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,340 |
| 19111 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 19112 | $1,380 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,340 |
| 19114 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 19115 | $1,240 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 19116 | $1,230 | $1,330 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,090 |
| 19118 | $1,770 | $1,920 | $2,290 | $2,730 | $3,010 |
| 19119 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 19120 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,120 |
| 19121 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,120 |
| 19122 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19123 | $1,790 | $1,930 | $2,310 | $2,750 | $3,040 |
| 19124 | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $1,910 |
| 19125 | $1,790 | $1,930 | $2,310 | $2,750 | $3,040 |
| 19126 | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $1,910 |
| 19127 | $1,760 | $1,900 | $2,270 | $2,700 | $2,980 |
| 19128 | $1,650 | $1,780 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $2,800 |
| 19129 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,370 | $2,620 |
| 19130 | $2,010 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $3,100 | $3,420 |
| 19131 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,540 |
| 19132 | $1,130 | $1,220 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $1,920 |
| 19133 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,770 |
| 19134 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,010 |
| 19135 | $1,280 | $1,380 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,170 |
| 19136 | $1,240 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 19137 | $1,240 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 19138 | $1,230 | $1,330 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,090 |
| 19139 | $1,210 | $1,310 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,050 |
| 19140 | $1,170 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $1,980 |
| 19141 | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,840 |
| 19142 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 19143 | $1,330 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,260 |
| 19144 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 19145 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,410 |
| 19146 | $1,860 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,870 | $3,170 |
| 19147 | $1,870 | $2,030 | $2,420 | $2,880 | $3,180 |
| 19148 | $1,510 | $1,630 | $1,950 | $2,320 | $2,560 |
| 19149 | $1,470 | $1,590 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
| 19150 | $1,270 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,160 |
| 19151 | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $1,960 |
| 19152 | $1,310 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,230 |
| 19153 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 19154 | $1,420 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,190 | $2,420 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Philadelphia Housing Authority
2013 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: (215) 684-4174
Official website: pha.phila.gov
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About Philadelphia Housing Authority
Overview
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) manages 11,378 public housing units and administers 25,110 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 31,974 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, PHA operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to those in need.
Scale and standing
The Philadelphia Housing Authority ranks first in Pennsylvania for the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 83 housing authorities in the state. This significant scale allows PHA to support a large number of families and individuals, making it a key provider of housing assistance in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Philadelphia ranges from $1,280 to $2,720, with an average of $1,833. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 19103 at $2,720, while the lowest is in ZIP code 19133 at $1,280.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.