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Legal notices | Division of Housing and Community Development | City of Philadelphia
The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) wants public input on the actions it takes and the decisions it makes. Sometimes that input takes place at a public hearing. In other instances, we ask the public to submit written comments. In all cases DHCD’s requests for input will be found here. DHCD has the following notices at this time.
Susquehanna Housing
Date of Notice: December 18, 2019
(215) 686-9760
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
On or about January 8, 2020, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended; and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under the Section 8 and Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following housing project:
Project Title: Susquehanna Housing
Purpose: Susquehanna Housing is a proposed three story 78 unit development on property bounded by the 2600 block of Susquehanna Avenue to the South, 2200 block of North 27th Street to the West, 2600 block of West Fletcher Street to the North and 2200 block of North 26th Street to the East. The development will have approximately 78 1-bedroom rental apartments for ages 55 and older. There will also be a Community Life Center adjacent to the building. The units will be affordable to families earning below 60%, 50% and 20% of the AMI. The Community Life Center will be open to the families of the newly planned development and the area residents. The project will be developed with low income housing tax credits.
Location: 2610-16 W Fletcher Street, 2201 N 27th Street, 2209-11 N 27th Street, 2219-27 N 27th Street, Philadelphia
Estimated Cost: Estimated total project cost is $23.4 million. HUD fundings include: approximate HOME funding: $2million. The Philadelphia Housing Authority will provide the following support for the development: 1. Take title to properties identified as 2201 N. 27th St. (f/k/a as 2603-51 W. Susquehanna Ave.), 2219-21 N. 27th St., 2223 N. 27th St., 2225 N. 27th St., 2227 N. 27th St. and 2610-16 W. Fletcher St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from the City of Philadelphia through the Philadelphia Landbank (“Landbank Properties”); 2. Combine the Landbank Properties with two parcels owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and consolidate into one lot (“Development Site”); 3. Enter into a 99 year ground lease for the Development Site with Susquehanna Net Zero Housing, LP; 4. Provide financing in an amount up to $6,500,000 in MTW or capital funds; and 5. Provide project based rental subsidies for the 78 rental units through a RAD transfer of Assistance.
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Philadelphia Planning Commision, 1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by January 7, 2020 will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Melissa Long, in her capacity as DHCD’s Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Philadelphia and the PHA to use Program funds.
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the the City’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City (b) the City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Melissa Long, Director
The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has prepared the City Fiscal Year 2019 CAPER. This report describes how the City of Philadelphia expended its resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant, federal HOME funds, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds and from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development funds for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
You can view the CAPER online. Copies of the CAPER are also available for citizen review in the Government Publications departments of the Central, South Philadelphia, Northeast Regional, Northwest Regional and West Regional branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
A limited number of copies of the CAPER are also available at:
DHCD Department of Communications
Copies of the Summary of Accomplishments Report and of the CAPER of the federal CPD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) are available for review only in DHCD’s offices. Call 215-686-9749 for details. Send comments to DHCD at info.dhcd@phila.gov or at the above address by September 25, 2019.
Date of Notice: July 8, 2019
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA).
On or about July 29, 2019 , the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under the MTW funds from the PHA and under Section 8 and Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following housing project:
Project Title: Dauphin House
Purpose: Dauphin House is a new construction project for affordable senior residential development located at the corner of West Dauphin and North Carlisle Streets in North Philadelphia. The project will be a 5-story building with 52 one-bedroom apartments. The building will include property management office, medical suite, community room, common laundry room, and a rooftop patio. Dauphin House will provide high quality affordable housing for seniors aged 62 and over. The development is to create “Healthy Housing” that will help seniors flourish as they age in place. The development will be designed to achieve Passive House Certification and to achieve PHFA Enterprise Green Communities requirements.
Location: 1412-20 W Dauphin Street, 1424-26 W Dauphine Street, & 2258-60 N Carlisle Street, Philadelphia
Estimated Cost: Approximate HOME: $2 million; Philadelphia Housing Authority will provide Section 9 Public Housing Operating subsidy for 26 units in an amount not to exceed $500 per unit per month. Total project cost: $13.7 million
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by July 26, 2019 will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City (b) the City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Amendment to Annual Action Plan for 2018-2019
Notice of Allocation and Reallocation of Funds
In conformance with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the City of Philadelphia is providing public notice of proposed amendments to its Annual Action Plan for 2018-2019.
The City proposes to amend its Action Plan by increasing the allocation for the subrecipient, West Oak Lane Community Development Corporation, by $75,000 CDBG for a total allocation of $219,760 CDBG in order to increase the capacity to conduct housing counseling in Philadelphia. This increase will allow an additional 60-100 low- to moderate-income families to receive services. This did not increase Project 4, 2018. Korean Community Development Services Center declined their contract so this agency received additional funds.
The City proposes to amend its Action Plan by including the vendor, Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates, which shall utilize up to $161,465 CDBG to perform streetscape improvements in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia. This activity will benefit the low- to moderate-income community which encompasses census tracts of 319-321; 323; 325-326; 330; and 381. The City also proposes to allocate $800,000 CDBG and $50,000 City funds to Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates to perform streetscape improvements in the City’s Choice Implementation Neighborhood in census tract 377 and shall impact on residents in the surrounding census tracts of 145-147; 153, 156, 162; 164-167.02.
The City proposes to amend its Action Plan by increasing the allocation for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in the area of Public Facilities and Improvements by $378,000 CDBG for a total allocation of $958,275 CDBG. $153,000 CDBG is allocated to fund a streetscape improvement activity around the perimeter of Tanner Duckrey Elementary School. This activity will benefit the surrounding low to moderate income community which encompasses census tracts of 146-148; 152-153; 165, 167-168, and 377. $318,500 CDBG is allocated to fund design and project management costs to improve the community playground at 8th and Diamond Streets. This activity will benefit the surrounding low- to moderate-income community which encompasses census tracts of 145-147; 153; 162; 164-166; and 372. These activities are in the Philadelphia Choice Neighborhood Initiatives area, a program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The City proposes to fund an additional $2,505,000 for the following Neighborhood Economic Development projects:
Neighborhood Economic Development Projects
NED Planning 2018 Overbrook West Neighbors Planning for Lancaster Avenue $25,000
NED Development 2018 Esperanza Health Renovation of the former Kensington Trust Building into a comprehensive health and wellness center $250,000
NED Development 2018 Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association Funding will support storefront space at 6434-36 Castor Avenue as a thrift store, community service site for refugees/immigrants and community meeting space and office for OCCDA’s work on the business corridor $70,000
NED Development 2018 PEC Rehabilitation of the first floor to become a healthy food retail space $400,000
NED Development 2018 Philabundance Community Kitchen – job training facility at 2224 N. 10th Street $2,500,000
NED Development 2018 Women in Dialogue 5011-5013 Wayne Avenue; renovation of 7,500 square foot building to house the expansion of service opportunities for Crossroads Women’s Center $250,000
Those wishing to comment on any of the proposed amendments should submit their comments via email to Melissa.Long@phila.gov. or in writing to:
The City will proceed with the adoption of each amendment individually without further notification provided that no comments are received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019. The finalized notice can be obtained by contacting the Division of Housing and Community Development at:
The effective date of the amendment, otherwise, shall be June 30, 2019.
GALA (Golden Age Living Accommodation)
Date of Notice: February 4, 2019
On or about February 25, 2019, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following housing project:
Project Title: GALA (Golden Age Living Accommodation)
Purpose: GALA will be an affordable senior rental project located at 2022-34 Haines St. and 6845-49 Limekiln Pk. Philadelphia, PA 19138 on a contiguous lot that is owned by the Mt. Airy Baptist Church. GALA will consist of 46 one (647 sf) and four two-bedroom apartments (808 sf) within a four-story building, an abundance of storage, a suite for the social service provider, and a health/wellness center.
Location: 2022-37 Haines St., 6845-49 Limekiln Pk., Philadelphia, PA 19138. This is in the Upper Holmesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia. The project site is bounded by Limekiln Pike, Haines Street, 2020 Haines St., and the back of properties on the 2000 block of East Rittenhouse Street.
Estimated Cost: The total estimated cost of the project is $16,349,772, of which GALA is seeking $2,085,562 from HUD through its HOME program.
The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Philadelphia Planning Commission, 1515 Arch St., 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by February 22, 2019 will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City (b) the City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
NewCourtland at Pennypack Campus
Date of Notice: January 24, 2019
On or about February 12, 2019, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following housing project:
Project Title: NewCourtland at Pennypack Campus
Purpose: NewCourtland Elder Services acquired a 35-acre site in the Upper Holmesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia with the plan to build a 26,000 square foot LIFE Center, with 300 units of affordable senior housing and new athletic fields for the benefit of Holy Family University.
Location: 4401 Megargee St., Philadelphia, PA 19136. This is in the Upper Holmesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia. The project site is bounded by Torresdale Avenue, Megargee Street, Cottage Street, and residential homes.
Estimated Cost: The total estimated cost of the project is $22,351,538, of which NewCourtland is seeking $2,165,819 from HUD through its Subord. Term–CDBG program.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by February 11, 2019 will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
On or about February 12, 2019 , the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended; and the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under the Section 8 and Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following housing project:
Project Title: Francis House
Purpose: Francis House will be a new construction of low rise, rental housing development of 60 dwelling units consisting of three stories, each of which will be divided into two living communities that will each contain distinct kitchen, living, and dining areas, as well as a laundry room and storage space. There will be a total of 60 efficiency units, which will be fully accessible to tenants with mobility impairments, and three units will be specially designed for tenants with hearing and visual impairments.
Location: 4460 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia
Estimated Cost: Estimated total project cost is $18.1 million.
HUD funding includes: Approximate HOME funding of $1 million. Philadelphia Housing Authority will provide Section 9 Public Housing Operating subsidy for 50 units in an amount not to exceed $500 per unit per month, as well as to provide Section 8 Project Based Voucher subsidy for 10 units. The City of Philadelphia will also provide Housing Trust Funding for this project.
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City (b) the City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
This content was last updated on December 18, 2019 by Division of Housing and Community Development.