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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 11h

Reminder: RFPs for the new construction, or the rehabilitation, of mixed-use projects seeking financial support are due at 2 p.m. next Friday, Oct. 31. This funding comes through the Community Revitalization Fund Program.

Information: www.phfa.org/mhp/develope...
Application: crfp.phfa.org

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 16h

PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: Berks Community Action Program’s Families and Individuals Rise program exemplifies the Stability Pathway. By partnering with a local healthcare organization, the program connects unstably individuals with community resources.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 1d

Last Thursday we joined Project HOME to celebrate the groundbreaking for House of Grace, a development that will provide 45 apartments in North Philadelphia. PHFA-provided tax credits are helping build this new community that will allow residents to escape homelessness.

Local leaders break ground on new apartments in North Philly for people exiting homelessness

A groundbreaking was held Thursday in North Philadelphia for new apartments for people exiting homelessness.

www.phillytrib.com

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 2d

Visit www.phfa.org/mhp/hhi/ for all things Health and Housing at PHFA.

Health for Housing Investment (HHI) Program | Multifamily Housing Professionals

PHFA Health for Housing Investment (HHI) Program

www.phfa.org

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 2d

PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: Housing stability programs like Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority’s “Pathways to Housing Stability” program addresses homelessness and play a role in their participants' health by stabilizing housing and connecting them to non-housing resources.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 3d

We recently celebrated the start of construction for Ardmore House II in Montgomery County that will contain 48 affordable rental units for seniors 62 and older. Congratulations to Human Good and all partners - we’re happy to provide tax credits to help make this development possible.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Ardmore House II marks the start of construction

The new community is expected to open in 2026.

www.humangood.org

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 4d

Research suggests housing instability negatively impacts physical and mental health and can make it more difficult to access needed health care. Programs that address housing stability also have a positive impact on individual and community health.

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 4d

PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: This week we’ll explore the Stability Pathway. Housing instability includes a variety of housing situations, including having trouble paying rent, living in an overcrowded home, moving frequently, or experiencing homelessness.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 7d

Learn more about PHFA’s health and housing work at www.phfa.org/mhp/hhi/.

Health for Housing Investment (HHI) Program | Multifamily Housing Professionals

PHFA Health for Housing Investment (HHI) Program

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 7d

1️⃣ Stability Pathway
2️⃣ Quality and Safety Pathway
3️⃣ Affordability Pathway
4️⃣ Neighborhood Pathway

Over the course of our PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH series, we’ll explore all four pathways, using PHFA-funded examples to explore each one in depth.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 7d

PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: Housing is a critical social driver of health – where you live has a direct impact on your health. While this is in many ways intuitive, it is helpful to consider four key pathways through which housing impacts health:

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 8d

The award, in the Communications: Annual Report category, was presented at NCSHA’s annual conference Oct. 6 in New Orleans.

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 8d

PHFA has been honored with the National Council of State Housing Agencies' Award for Program Excellence for our 2024 Annual Report.

Release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
Annual report: annualreport.phfa.org/2024-report/

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 9d

ICYMI: Last week PHFA awarded $66.5 million in low-income housing tax credits to support the construction of 1,900 new and rehabilitated affordable multifamily housing units statewide.

Release: phfa.org/news/pressre...
Award list: phfa.org/mhp/

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 10d

SAVE THE DATE: The 2026 PHFA Housing Forum, Pennsylvania's premier housing educational and networking conference, is set for May 6-7, 2026, at the Hilton Harrisburg! With the theme "Housing Unscrambled," the Forum aims to untangle the challenges in the housing market. See you in May 2026!

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 11d

We’re honored to fund projects and partner with organizations that work at the intersection of housing and health, creating lasting change. Learn more about PHFA’s health and housing work at www.phfa.org/mhp/hhi/.

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 11d

Housing interventions are healthcare interventions. When PA residents are stably housed, they’re better able to access healthcare, recover, and move towards long-term wellness.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 11d

At PHFA, we believe that housing is a fundamental building block of health. That’s why we’ll be highlighting some of the many projects we have funded that impact health across the Commonwealth in our PHFA SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH series over the next several weeks.

Health for Housing Investment (HHI) Program | Multifamily Housing Professionals

PHFA Health for Housing Investment (HHI) Program

www.phfa.org

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 14d

Reminder: PHFA is seeking Request for Proposals for new construction, or the rehabilitation, of mixed-use projects seeking financial support. Funding will be provided through the Community Revitalization Fund Program. The deadline for proposals is 2 p.m., Oct. 31.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 15d

PHFA announces $66.5 million in low-income housing tax credits for affordable multifamily developments in Pennsylvania.

Release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
Award list: www.phfa.org/mhp/

Press Releases | PHFA Housing News

PHFA news for press releases

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 16d

PHFA waives the first-time homebuyer requirement for #veterans on Keystone Home Loan mortgages, which provides competitive interest rates and can be combined with other programs lower closing costs. Learn more by calling 855-827-3466 or visit

Home Purchase Loans | PHFA Homebuying Loans and Assistance

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA or the Agency) offers home purchase loans with competitive interest rates and lower fees. Learn more today.

www.phfa.org

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 17d

Congratulations to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia for breaking ground on St. Katharine Drexel Place, which will feature 48 affordable rental units for seniors aged 62 and older. PHFA provided tax credits for this community next to Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia.

St. Katharine Drexel Senior Housing Community Begins to Rise in Northeast Philly

The latest and eighth affordable living community of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia will allow for connection between senior residents and Archbishop Ryan High School students.

catholicphilly.com

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 21d

📍 Harrisburg 🗓️ October 9: 🔗 phfaevents.org/networking-h...
📍 Philadelphia 🗓️ October 14: 🔗 phfaevents.org/networking-p...

We can’t wait to see everyone!

PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 21d

Join us at one of our Networking with a Purpose events and connect face-to-face with PHFA housing professionals, expand your network and discover new ways to grow your business. Don't miss out on the chance to build relationships that can make a difference in your work.

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PA Housing Finance Agency @phfa.org · 22d

Despite the federal government shutdown, PHFA is still open for business and all our programs are operational. If you need housing assistance, give us a call at 855-827-3466.