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Affordable housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: open lotteries and waitlists

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has 17 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 17 first come listings. Homes for sale are posted from $265,000 to $280,500. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.

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Open now in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.

Drawing of Turn the Key - Carroll Park - Pastor Allen Phase III. No photo available.Illustration
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Turn the Key - Carroll Park - Pastor Allen Phase III

Philadelphia, PA

Home for sale · First come

$280,000

22 homes · 3 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Drawing of Turn the Key - Carroll Park - Pastor Allen. No photo available.Illustration
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Turn the Key - Carroll Park - Pastor Allen

Philadelphia, PA

Home for sale · First come

Price not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

First-time buyers only
Drawing of Turn the Key - East Kensington/Port Richmond - CD1. No photo available.Illustration
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Turn the Key - East Kensington/Port Richmond - CD1

Philadelphia, PA · CD1

Home for sale · First come

$280,000

15 homes · 3 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Drawing of Turn the Key - East Kensington/Port Richmond - Martha Street. No photo available.Illustration
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Turn the Key - East Kensington/Port Richmond - Martha Street

Philadelphia, PA · Martha Street

Home for sale · First come

$265,000

19 homes · 3 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Drawing of Turn the Key - East Parkside. No photo available.Illustration
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Turn the Key - East Parkside

Philadelphia, PA

Home for sale · First come

$280,000

3 homes · 3 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Drawing of Turn the Key - Germantown Phase 1. No photo available.Illustration
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Turn the Key - Germantown Phase 1

Philadelphia, PA

Home for sale · First come

$280,000

20 homes · 3 bedrooms

First-time buyers only

Quick facts for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Open listings
1717 first come listings
Price range for homes
$265,000 to $280,500Homes for sale that post a price (17 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$98,200The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 15 listings that post it.
Online applications
0 of 17Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
phdcphila.orgThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
Data last checked
Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Questions about affordable housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has 17 first come listings open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Homes for sale are posted from $265,000 to $280,500. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Among the 15 listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $98,200. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

None of the 17 open listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to phdcphila.org (17 listings). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

None of the open listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 17 open listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

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Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.