Keeping Neighborhoods Affordable
Senator Hughes Celebrates a Brand New Housing Program
Senator Hughes recently celebrated $98M in affordable housing investments that will go toward preserving and building new affordable rental units.
He gathered state, local, and federal lawmakers and leaders at the Cloisters III apartment building in West Philadelphia to mark the accomplishment of getting NEW funding dedicated to affordable housing and to raise awareness about the need for MORE investments. A list of all the projects that were funded can be viewed online.
WATCH: Senator Hughes talks about the importance of $98M in NEW affordable housing grant money
“As a result of a collective effort between state, local, and federal leadership, we created a brand new stream of investments for affordable housing. The $98 million that was distributed through the Housing Options Program will keep rental units and communities affordable. This new funding enables Pennsylvania to maintain and build a total of over 3,000 rental homes in communities they might otherwise be priced out of.”
– Senator Hughes –
Housing Options Program
Senator Hughes helped lead the creation and funding of the Housing Options program to make sure a solution was in place to keep rental units affordable and in good condition in Pennsylvania. He recognized the housing crisis exists not just for buyers, but also for renters who are struggling to find a safe, secure, dependable place to call home.
The Housing Options Program is also intended to make sure neighbors don’t get priced out of communities they live in because of development and gentrification.
To learn more about the Housing Options Program, visit our website or reach out to our office.