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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.
From everyone at PHFA, we wish you a happy and joyous 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
From everyone at PHFA, we wish you a happy and joyous 2026.
PHFA offices and our customer solutions center will be closing at noon today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, January 2. Have a safe, festive New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
PHFA offices and our customer solutions center will be closing at noon today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, January 2. Have a safe, festive New Year!
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!
December 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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!
PHFA wishes you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa.
December 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
PHFA wishes you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa.
PHFA wishes everyone a merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
PHFA wishes everyone a merry Christmas!
PHFA offices and our customer solutions center will be closing at noon today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, December 26. Happy holidays!
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
PHFA offices and our customer solutions center will be closing at noon today and will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, December 26. Happy holidays!
When Jordan and her husband wanted to buy their first home, they turned to PHFA. With our help navigating the homebuying process, they are proud owners of a home in Bethlehem, Lehigh County, that "means everything" to them. Hear Jordan's story at
2022 Annual Report - Jordan
Hear how PHFA helped Jordan become a homeowner. Featured in PHFA's 2022 Annual Report, available at https://www.phfa.org/news/annualreport.aspx.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When Jordan and her husband wanted to buy their first home, they turned to PHFA. With our help navigating the homebuying process, they are proud owners of a home in Bethlehem, Lehigh County, that "means everything" to them. Hear Jordan's story at
A Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA has helped Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania open Brian’s Place in Wilkes-Barre, which features five units of affordable housing and a community respite space for unsheltered people.
Brian’s Place opens in Wilkes-Barre, making a dent in homelessness
The opening of five new apartments and a community space for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Wilkes-Barre might be a drop in the bucket considering the extent of the local housing cr…
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December 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) grant from PHFA has helped Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania open Brian’s Place in Wilkes-Barre, which features five units of affordable housing and a community respite space for unsheltered people.
ICYMI: PHFA has named Zachary Phillips and Dr. Evaine K. Sing as our 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship awardees. Together, they will conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. Learn more about Zachary and Evaine: phfa.org/news/pressre....
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
ICYMI: PHFA has named Zachary Phillips and Dr. Evaine K. Sing as our 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship awardees. Together, they will conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. Learn more about Zachary and Evaine: phfa.org/news/pressre....
FHLBank Pittsburgh and PHFA announce $5.25 million in Home4Good grants to help fight homelessness across Pennsylvania. @FHLBankPgh
Press release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
List of awards: www.phfa.org/mhp/servicep...
Press release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
List of awards: www.phfa.org/mhp/servicep...
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
FHLBank Pittsburgh and PHFA announce $5.25 million in Home4Good grants to help fight homelessness across Pennsylvania. @FHLBankPgh
Press release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
List of awards: www.phfa.org/mhp/servicep...
Press release: www.phfa.org/news/pressre...
List of awards: www.phfa.org/mhp/servicep...
We have several job openings and would love you to join our agency! From accountants to construction inspectors, we are hiring for a wide variety of positions. You can view current listings on our career website, phfa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PHFA.
December 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We have several job openings and would love you to join our agency! From accountants to construction inspectors, we are hiring for a wide variety of positions. You can view current listings on our career website, phfa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PHFA.
For the 18th holiday season, PHFA participated in Salvation Army Harrisburg's Angel Tree program! This year, employees provided gifts for 72 children in need so they won't go without Christmas. This tradition is one of our favorite charitable endeavors and we're always eager to participate.
December 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
For the 18th holiday season, PHFA participated in Salvation Army Harrisburg's Angel Tree program! This year, employees provided gifts for 72 children in need so they won't go without Christmas. This tradition is one of our favorite charitable endeavors and we're always eager to participate.
Happy Hanukkah from PHFA’s family to yours.
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Happy Hanukkah from PHFA’s family to yours.
🏃 HELP GET OVER THE DOWNPAYMENT HURDLE 🏃
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
December 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🏃 HELP GET OVER THE DOWNPAYMENT HURDLE 🏃
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
Our K-FIT product is a FORGIVABLE second loan that provides homebuyers downpayment and closing cost assistance. It helps make #homeownerhsip more affordable! Learn more at www.phfa.org/homebuyers/.
Zachary Phillips and Dr. Evaine K. Sing have been named PHFA’s 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship awardees. Together, they will conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. Let's meet our fellows!
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Zachary Phillips and Dr. Evaine K. Sing have been named PHFA’s 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship awardees. Together, they will conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. Let's meet our fellows!
ICYMI: We joined Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, state and local leaders to celebrate Mosaic Apartments, a 48-unit affordable housing development in Pittsburgh. Agency funds helped build this new community that is designed to be welcoming to LGBTQ+ older adults and their allies.
NOW OPEN: MOSAIC APARTMENTS, AN LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY IN OAKLAND - Senior Care
First residence of its kind in western Pennsylvania and second in the state
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December 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
ICYMI: We joined Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, state and local leaders to celebrate Mosaic Apartments, a 48-unit affordable housing development in Pittsburgh. Agency funds helped build this new community that is designed to be welcoming to LGBTQ+ older adults and their allies.
Allegheny County's 500 in 500 initiative, a goal to create or identify 500 affordable housing units by October 2025, officially exceeded its goal. Well done! PHFA is elated to provide funding to this help exceed this goal.
www.post-gazette.com/news/2025/10...
www.post-gazette.com/news/2025/10...
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Allegheny County's 500 in 500 initiative, a goal to create or identify 500 affordable housing units by October 2025, officially exceeded its goal. Well done! PHFA is elated to provide funding to this help exceed this goal.
www.post-gazette.com/news/2025/10...
www.post-gazette.com/news/2025/10...
It's wonderful to see first-hand how our Community Revitalization Fund Program improves Pennsylvania communities! United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania utilized a CRFP grant to transform Scranton's vacant Matzo building into 3 affordable apartments, plus commercial space.
United Neighborhood Centers improves Scranton’s Pine Brook neighborhood
Ribbon-cutting held for Matzo Development renovation on Capouse Avenue at Ash Street
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December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's wonderful to see first-hand how our Community Revitalization Fund Program improves Pennsylvania communities! United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania utilized a CRFP grant to transform Scranton's vacant Matzo building into 3 affordable apartments, plus commercial space.
“Meanwhile, (Pittsburgh), regional and state leaders are investing in public programs and private redevelopment to further housing affordability.” PHFA is proud to offer funding and programs to help Pittsburgh residents achieve the dream of homeownership.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“Meanwhile, (Pittsburgh), regional and state leaders are investing in public programs and private redevelopment to further housing affordability.” PHFA is proud to offer funding and programs to help Pittsburgh residents achieve the dream of homeownership.