Philadelphia Housing Authority

Philadelphia Housing Authority
Agency overview
Formed 1937[1]
Type Municipal Authority
Jurisdiction City of Philadelphia
Headquarters 12 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employees 1,406 (see web site)
Annual budget $347 million[1]
Agency executive Michael P. Kelly, Administrative Receiver/Executive Director
Website http://www.pha.phila.gov/

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is a municipal authority providing Public housing services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

It is the fourth-largest housing authority in the United States and is the largest landlord in Pennsylvania.[2]

History

PHA was established in 1937. PHA houses about 81,000 people in the city of Philadelphia.

Board of Commissioner

It is governed by a Board of Commissioner. Currently Estelle Richman is the only Commissioner.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "What is The Philadelphia Housing Authority?". www.pha.phila.gov. The Philadelphia Housing Authority. 2007.
  2. "PHA Fast Facts". www.pha.phila.gov. The Philadelphia Housing Authority. 2007.