Housing Resources
Act 55, known as the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act, was passed by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 2001. The law regulates high-cost sub-prime lending and requires that borrowers be notified that a list of Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies can be obtained from PHFA.
Act 137, which was passed by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1992, permits 66 of the state’s 67 counties (excluding Philadelphia) to raise additional revenues to be used for affordable housing needs by increasing fees for recording mortgages and deeds.
When available, PHFA brochures will be provided online in a downloadable
format.
When available, details regarding PHFA conferences and events will be listed on the Calendar of Events page.
Homebuyer education is provided by PHFA’s network of approved counseling agencies.
When available, various PHFA forms, documents, and manuals will be provided online in a downloadable format.
The Home Modification and Assistive Technology Initiative (HMAT) is funded through the Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) as part of its efforts to rebalance the portion of Medicaid-funded services provided to participants in their own homes instead of institutional settings.
The HCP consists of three initiatives that provide funding
for the development and / or rehabilitation of single family homes, for
purchase, in urban communities. These initiatives also provide funding
for the rehabilitation of the upper floors of store fronts on the commercial
corridors of urban neighborhoods and core communities to provide either
rental or ownership housing opportunities.
Information for the press is available at "About PHFA" under "News & Notices".
The Apartment Locator was developed by PHFA as a tool to link consumers to affordable housing options throughout the Commonwealth.
PHFA has commissioned various studies and analyses of housing needs across the Commonwealth.
Act of 1959, P.L. 1688, No. 621: AN ACT
Public access to Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes (free link through Westlaw)
Presentation materials from various conferences and events held by PHFA.