More COVID Rent Relief Funds Coming To Philly. Apply NOW Before It's Gone!
It’s not a lot of money, but it’s better than what’s been available to Hapco Philadelphia rental owners this year: Nothing.
The first batch of funds totals nearly $12-million dollars with more to follow.
It’ll likely be administered through the city’s PHL Rent Assist Program.
Funds are also being funneled through the Pennsylvania Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
HP Featured By Media On New Affordable Housing Incentives & Tax Assessment Rent Hikes
Hapco Philadelphia was a key supporter of a new law just signed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.
It offers tax incentives to help rental and investment property owners purchase and maintain affordable rental housing.
HP’s crucial role was chronicled in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
And HP’s rental expertise was also featured in a piece about the impact of Philadelphia’s skyrocketing tax assessments on rent hikes in the city.
The Inquirer profiles HP member Anthony Krupincza and President Greg Wertman.
Hapco Philadelphia Partners To Pass Affordable Housing Bill In Harrisburg
Hapco Philadelphia backed a new law that includes a menu of affordable housing tax incentives passed by lawmakers in Harrisburg.
The bill was sponsored by State Rep. Jared Solomon and gives local government latitude to offer tax incentives and abatements for improvements to affordable rental housing.
Media Seek Hapco Philadelphia Expertise On High-Risk Tenants
Hapco Philadelphia rental owners have a long history renting to low-to-moderate-income tenants.
But overregulation, fees, and costs from Philly City Hall have made it tough to stay in the affordable rental housing market, let alone renting to high-risk tenants coming out of jail or homelessness.
The Philadelphia Inquirer features HP President Greg Wertman and HP rental owners.
