Pet-Friendly Rentals Rent Faster — Zillow Insights for Philly Landlords
According to Zillow, pet-friendly listings rent approximately eight days faster nationwide and about four days faster in the Philadelphia area, giving landlords a strategic edge as rising renter pet ownership shifts preferences.
Important Update for Hapco Members: Temporary Stay on Evictions in Philadelphia
On July 7, 2025, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania issued Administrative Order No. 7 of 2025, which temporarily stays all evictions and ejectments scheduled in the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court for a two-week period beginning on July 7, 2025.
The Sheriff of Philadelphia County requested this stay and will be contacting parties involved to reschedule any evictions or ejectments originally set during this time.
This temporary stay may be extended depending on the status of the ongoing AFSCME District Council 33 strike.
What landlords need to know:
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Evictions and ejectments scheduled during this two-week period are postponed.
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The Sheriff’s office will reach out to reschedule affected cases.
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Stay alert for updates or extensions related to the strike and court orders.
Philadelphia Trash Collection Suspended - Temporary Drop-Off Locations Available!
Due to the District Council 33 labor strike, all curbside trash and recycling pickup is suspended as of July 1, 2025.
⚠️ Tenants Are Responsible for Trash Removal
All tenants must take their own bagged trash to the city’s designated drop-off sites during the strike. Landlords are not responsible for this service during the suspension.
Temporary Trash Drop-Off Sites
- 60+ locations across the city
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 6 AM–10 PM (Closed July 4)
- Limit: 8 bags per visit
- No bulk items, construction debris, or loose trash allowed
Recycling Info
- Only accepted at the 6 Sanitation Convenience Centers
- Not accepted at temporary drop-off sites
- If possible, hold your recycling until normal service resumes
What Residents Should Do:
- Do NOT leave trash at the curb
- Use a drop-off site on your regular trash day
- City staff will be present to assist
- Plan ahead—there is no end date for the strike yet
Find Drop-Off Locations:
- Visit the City’s Temporary Drop-Off Site List or use the Glitter Map
Please share with all tenants and post in common areas. Let’s keep our neighborhoods clean during the service disruption.
This applies to any buildings with 6 or less rental units.
Philly’s Minority Developer Program Powers Parker’s Housing Push
As Mayor Parker ramps up her housing initiative, Philly’s Minority Developer Program is training small-scale developers—many of them future landlords—to build affordable homes on city-owned land, opening doors for local investors and communities alike.
West Philly Affordable Housing Project Stalled Over Recovery Housing Concerns
Gaudenzia’s plan to build 40 affordable units in Cathedral Park is stalled as Councilmember Curtis Jones delays introducing legislation to release city-owned land, citing community concerns that the housing will serve people in recovery—despite Gaudenzia’s claims that it is open to all income-eligible residents.
Philadelphia City Council Approves Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion Housing Plan
At its most recent stated meeting, Philadelphia City Council greenlit Mayor Cherelle Parker’s signature housing initiative, H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy)—a $2 billion plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units over the next several years.
What Landlords Should Know:
- Funding Overview:
- The initiative is supported by an $800 million city bond, plus $1 billion in city land/assets and additional public funds.
- Housing Targets:
- 13,500 new housing units will be constructed
- 16,500 existing units will be preserved
- 20,000 units are aimed at families earning around $50,000
- Most assistance is directed toward households earning under $100,000
- Expanded Housing Programs:
- Basic Systems Repair Program — free home repairs for income-qualified homeowners
- Turn the Key — workforce housing on city land for first-time homebuyers
- One Philly Mortgage — 30-year fixed-rate loans for households up to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI)
- Philly First Home — down payment and closing cost assistance
- Landlord Repair Loans and Tenant Rental Assistance
Costs & Concerns:
- The bond will cost taxpayers an estimated $1.3 billion over 20 years, including interest.
- A Project Review Team will oversee spending, and City Council will receive quarterly and annual reports.
- Some Councilmembers expressed concerns about the full upfront funding and whether the plan does enough to support the lowest-income residents.
- Separate Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) initiatives are expected to address deeper affordability needs.
Ultimately, Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative marks a major investment in housing—combining new construction, preservation, and financial assistance—while sparking continued debate over affordability priorities and long-term impact.
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