Housing Stability Assistance
In 2023, the City of Philadelphia announced that $7.5 million from national opioid settlement funds would be invested in Kensington schools, parks, home repairs, foreclosure prevention, and rental assistance. These funds are just one example of how a self-determined plan for community development is recognized as the path forward for ensuring long-term community change.
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Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention
Housing assistance for eviction prevention and foreclosure prevention in now available through New Kensington Community Development Corporation’s Housing Services department.
Eligibility:
Must be late on mortgage/rent from 30 days to 60 days.
Live within the area of the map below. Assistance is available in all of the zones.
Must demonstrate the ability to make next month’s rent.
Landlord must have a current Rental License and Rental Suitability forms.
Landlord must complete landlord verification and W-9.
Do you meet the eligibility? Complete the screening form below!
Housing Resource Events
The first 100 eligible individuals will receive applications for home repairs in person at the following housing resource events.
Zone 1
Eligible if between Castor Ave to Allegheny Ave and Front Street to Kensington Ave
Location: Scanlon Rec Center, 1099 E. Venago Street
Date: February 9th from 12-2pm
Zone 2
Eligible if between Kensington and Aramingo and Castor and Allegheny
Location: Heitzman Rec Center 3631 Amber Street on Saturday,
Date: February 24th from 12 to 2PM
Zone 3
Eligible if between Kensington and Front street and Somerset and Allegheny
Location: The Mill Building, 118 E. Indiana Avenue
Date: March 2nd from 12 to 2PM
Zone 4
Eligible if between Lehigh Ave to Allegheny and Kensington Ave to Aramingo Ave
Location: Kensington Empowerment Hub 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 2
Date: March 9th from 12 to 2PM