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In celebration of Black History Month, PHFA recognizes the remarkable work and growing impact Black developers and African Americans throughout the housing profession are having in helping meet the housing needs of Pennsylvanians.
February 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
In celebration of Black History Month, PHFA recognizes the remarkable work and growing impact Black developers and African Americans throughout the housing profession are having in helping meet the housing needs of Pennsylvanians.
Part 2 of the 3-part Master Your Monday podcast series on retirement is out! Holly and Renae discuss retirement savings plan options. No matter your age, this info will be helpful! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Part 2 of the 3-part Master Your Monday podcast series on retirement is out! Holly and Renae discuss retirement savings plan options. No matter your age, this info will be helpful! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
A new PHFA’s “Developments” newsletter is out! In this issue:
• New PHFA program will expand rental housing for homeless/at-risk Pennsylvanians
• CCG announces $65M in NMTCs
• FHLBank Pittsburgh, PHFA announce grants to fight homelessness
Read it at www.phfa.org/news/newslet...
• New PHFA program will expand rental housing for homeless/at-risk Pennsylvanians
• CCG announces $65M in NMTCs
• FHLBank Pittsburgh, PHFA announce grants to fight homelessness
Read it at www.phfa.org/news/newslet...
February 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
A new PHFA’s “Developments” newsletter is out! In this issue:
• New PHFA program will expand rental housing for homeless/at-risk Pennsylvanians
• CCG announces $65M in NMTCs
• FHLBank Pittsburgh, PHFA announce grants to fight homelessness
Read it at www.phfa.org/news/newslet...
• New PHFA program will expand rental housing for homeless/at-risk Pennsylvanians
• CCG announces $65M in NMTCs
• FHLBank Pittsburgh, PHFA announce grants to fight homelessness
Read it at www.phfa.org/news/newslet...
This Groundhog Day, don’t let your dream of homeownership hide in the shadows! PHFA’s downpayment and closing cost assistance programs can help make buying your first home possible, no matter Phil’s weather forecast. Learn more about our mortgage products at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
February 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
This Groundhog Day, don’t let your dream of homeownership hide in the shadows! PHFA’s downpayment and closing cost assistance programs can help make buying your first home possible, no matter Phil’s weather forecast. Learn more about our mortgage products at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
ICYMI: Commonwealth Cornerstone Group, a nonprofit community development entity created by PHFA, has been awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits. These credits will fuel economic growth and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
ICYMI: Commonwealth Cornerstone Group, a nonprofit community development entity created by PHFA, has been awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits. These credits will fuel economic growth and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.
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A PHFA-provided Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) grant is helping Friends Association expand emergency housing opportunities for families in Chester County.
Chester County Awards $3.27 Million to Expand Emergency Housing for Families • Chester County, PA
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January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A PHFA-provided Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) grant is helping Friends Association expand emergency housing opportunities for families in Chester County.
Playful Learning Landscapes is creating education equity in Philadelphia! Their innovative play spaces at affordable housing communities, like PHFA-funded Susquehanna Square, are giving vulnerable children the chance to learn through play.
Educational play spaces were built at two North Philly affordable housing sites. Could they inspire similar projects nationwide?
Playful Learning Landscapes, an organization founded in Philadelphia, hopes the city can be a leader in incorporating play spaces into affordable housing communities to increase educational equity.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Playful Learning Landscapes is creating education equity in Philadelphia! Their innovative play spaces at affordable housing communities, like PHFA-funded Susquehanna Square, are giving vulnerable children the chance to learn through play.
Our new HOME ARP program will provide $35m to expand rental housing for homeless, at-risk Pennsylvanians. This initiative represents a significant step toward addressing housing insecurity and strengthening communities across the Commonwealth.
January 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Our new HOME ARP program will provide $35m to expand rental housing for homeless, at-risk Pennsylvanians. This initiative represents a significant step toward addressing housing insecurity and strengthening communities across the Commonwealth.
Great news in Pittsburgh: @BeingBeacon has begun construction on 901–903 Liberty Avenue, which will transform two historic buildings into 50 mixed-income apartments. PHFA is ecstatic to help fund this revitalization.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Great news in Pittsburgh: @BeingBeacon has begun construction on 901–903 Liberty Avenue, which will transform two historic buildings into 50 mixed-income apartments. PHFA is ecstatic to help fund this revitalization.
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The Harrisburg region ranked second in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers, while Pittsburgh ranked ninth, according to Realtor.com.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Harrisburg region ranked second in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers, while Pittsburgh ranked ninth, according to Realtor.com.
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2025 was a record-breaking year for PHFA. We helped 6,867 families purchase a home in Pennsylvania. In all, we provided more than $1.5 billion in loans to help make dreams possible.
January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
2025 was a record-breaking year for PHFA. We helped 6,867 families purchase a home in Pennsylvania. In all, we provided more than $1.5 billion in loans to help make dreams possible.
We are pleased to announce Commonwealth Cornerstone Group, a nonprofit community development entity created by PHFA, has been awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits. These credits will fuel economic growth and strengthen communities throughout PA. Learn more: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
January 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
We are pleased to announce Commonwealth Cornerstone Group, a nonprofit community development entity created by PHFA, has been awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits. These credits will fuel economic growth and strengthen communities throughout PA. Learn more: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
PHFA customers: 1098s (mortgage interest statements) are now available on our borrower portal if you have previously enrolled in electronic delivery. Physical statements will be mailed this week. If you have any questions about your 1098, please call our Customer Solutions Center at 855-827-3466.
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
PHFA customers: 1098s (mortgage interest statements) are now available on our borrower portal if you have previously enrolled in electronic delivery. Physical statements will be mailed this week. If you have any questions about your 1098, please call our Customer Solutions Center at 855-827-3466.
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the role he played in passage of the Fair Housing Act. Learn more about his vital role in the fair housing movement at equalrightscenter.org/martin-luthe...,
As a reminder, all PHFA offices are closed today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
As a reminder, all PHFA offices are closed today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
January 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the role he played in passage of the Fair Housing Act. Learn more about his vital role in the fair housing movement at equalrightscenter.org/martin-luthe...,
As a reminder, all PHFA offices are closed today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
As a reminder, all PHFA offices are closed today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Please note all PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
January 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Please note all PHFA offices and our Customer Solutions Center will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Our Keystone Flex Loan Program is a mortgage loan option to help you flex your finance muscles! K-Flex features affordable interest rates, downpayment/closing cost assistance, funds for home improvements, and more. Learn more at www.phfa.org/programs/pur....
January 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Our Keystone Flex Loan Program is a mortgage loan option to help you flex your finance muscles! K-Flex features affordable interest rates, downpayment/closing cost assistance, funds for home improvements, and more. Learn more at www.phfa.org/programs/pur....
The first of our three-part Master Your Monday podcast series on retirement is out! Our financial education officer Holly Zugay walks you through the ins and outs of retirement planning. No matter your age, this info will be helpful! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The first of our three-part Master Your Monday podcast series on retirement is out! Our financial education officer Holly Zugay walks you through the ins and outs of retirement planning. No matter your age, this info will be helpful! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Financial assistance from PHFA is helping City Mission - Living Stones revive its Gallatin Avenue Living Centre in Uniontown, which provides affordable housing and support for those experiencing homelessness.
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Restorations in store for historic Gallatin Avenue Living Centre
Over the past 25 years, the 117-year-old Gallatin School building in Uniontown has helped hundreds of homeless families and individuals build the security and skills they need to live independently. T...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Financial assistance from PHFA is helping City Mission - Living Stones revive its Gallatin Avenue Living Centre in Uniontown, which provides affordable housing and support for those experiencing homelessness.
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PHFA today announced $35 million in funding is available through its new HOME-ARP program to create and preserve rental housing for at-risk or homeless Pennsylvanians.
All applications must be received no later than 2 p.m., April 1.
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All applications must be received no later than 2 p.m., April 1.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
PHFA today announced $35 million in funding is available through its new HOME-ARP program to create and preserve rental housing for at-risk or homeless Pennsylvanians.
All applications must be received no later than 2 p.m., April 1.
🗞️ www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
All applications must be received no later than 2 p.m., April 1.
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News that we’ve known and why we are increasing investments from the healthcare sector into affordable housing projects in Pennsylvania via our Health for Housing Investment program: Housing is a public health imperative
Housing is a public health imperative
At first glance, limiting emergency assistance shelter looks like it will save the state money, writes Divya Manoharan. But forcing people – especially those with uncontrolled illness – back into…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
News that we’ve known and why we are increasing investments from the healthcare sector into affordable housing projects in Pennsylvania via our Health for Housing Investment program: Housing is a public health imperative
A $250,000 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA is available to Lawrence County businesses seeking to upgrade their storefronts or business fronts. Those wanting to apply can visit www.lawrencecountypa.gov/departments/....
January 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A $250,000 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA is available to Lawrence County businesses seeking to upgrade their storefronts or business fronts. Those wanting to apply can visit www.lawrencecountypa.gov/departments/....
A new Master Your Money podcast has dropped!
Gig Economy: We explain what it is, tips to maneuver it, how taxes figure in, and how it can work to help financially now and in retirement.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Gig Economy: We explain what it is, tips to maneuver it, how taxes figure in, and how it can work to help financially now and in retirement.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
A new Master Your Money podcast has dropped!
Gig Economy: We explain what it is, tips to maneuver it, how taxes figure in, and how it can work to help financially now and in retirement.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Gig Economy: We explain what it is, tips to maneuver it, how taxes figure in, and how it can work to help financially now and in retirement.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The housing crisis impacts every Pennsylvania community. It is wonderful to once again work alongside FHLBank Pittsburgh to provide $5.25 million in grants that will enable families and individuals most in need of housing to find a place to call their own.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The housing crisis impacts every Pennsylvania community. It is wonderful to once again work alongside FHLBank Pittsburgh to provide $5.25 million in grants that will enable families and individuals most in need of housing to find a place to call their own.
www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
Our HomeStyle Renovation Program lets homebuyers or homeowners who are refinancing to complete renovations, repairs and improvements to their home. www.phfa.org/programs/rep...
January 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Our HomeStyle Renovation Program lets homebuyers or homeowners who are refinancing to complete renovations, repairs and improvements to their home. www.phfa.org/programs/rep...
PHFA's New Year’s resolution is the same it has been since 1972: To provide all Pennsylvanians with quality, affordable housing. If you need housing help, we are here to help: give us a call at 855-827-3466 or visit us online at www.PHFA.org.
January 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
PHFA's New Year’s resolution is the same it has been since 1972: To provide all Pennsylvanians with quality, affordable housing. If you need housing help, we are here to help: give us a call at 855-827-3466 or visit us online at www.PHFA.org.