City Council takes aim at housing costs – Metro Philadelphia

City Council takes aim at housing costs – Metro Philadelphia

City Council’s decision to approve $800 million in borrowing for Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. plan wasn’t the body’s only action taken last week aimed at making housing more affordable. Lawmakers also voted on legislation designed to give more homeowners an opportunity to take advantage of a low-income real estate tax benefit; authorized the creation of an anti-displacement fund; and gave prospective renters the opportunity to pay down their…

Weekly Report — City Council Gave Final Approval to the New City Budget and H.O.M.E. Plan During June 12 Council Session

June 13, 2025 PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL PASSES FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS DURING JUNE 12 CITY COUNCIL SESSION Philadelphia City Council members this week approved a $6.84 billion ... The post Weekly Report — City Council Gave Final Approval to the New City Budget and H.O.M.E. Plan During June 12 Council Session appeared first on Philadelphia City Council.