Philadelphia Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

Philadelphia Housing Authority served 31,167 households across 36,244 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $19,958, and pays an average of $498 per month toward rent.

Households served

31,167 of 36,244 units

Avg. household income

$19,958

Avg. rent paid by household

$498

Avg. household size

2.2 people

Households with children

40%

Head of household 62+

32%

Head of household with a disability

41%

Avg. wait to move in

39 months

Unit mix: 31% 1-bedroom, 24% 2-bedroom, 45% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 84 developments with an average score of 81 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.