The Story

PHARE is the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund. Also known as the state housing trust fund, PHARE expands opportunity for people and communities in need by funding local housing. PHARE helps real people and gets real results. Read more

Success!

The Campaign to expand the State Housing Trust Fund from 37 counties in PA to all 67 counties in PA was successful. In November of 2015, Governor Wolf signed Act 58, which funds the fund with revenue drawn from future growth in the existing Realty Transfer Tax, redirecting it back into the residential real estate market. Read More

Implementation

The newest revenue sources for PHARE- the National Housing Trust Fund, and realty transfer fees, are going to be distributed this year. Stay tuned for ways in which you can advocate for money for your county. Read More

Details

Opportunity

The Housing Trust Fund (PHARE) is a flexible funding source! PHARE expands opportunity for people and communities in need by funding a plethora of local housing initiatives. Specific funding opportunities include: The program provides funding for the follow...

Making the Case for your County

The Homelessness in PA is a Problem. In 2013, nearly 16,000 Pennsylvanians were counted as being unsheltered, 34,9591 used the homeless system and 24,504 homeless children and youth received services from Pennsylvania school districts. In Pennsylvania, one w...

Implementation

Summaries of how PHARE's different funding sources can be used in your community Each of these funding sources is independent of the other. A project may receive funding from one, two, or all three sources (if it is in the shale region). Act 13- Impact Fees...

News Articles

Read coverage from across the state about the current challenges of housing in Pennsylvania. We are not alone when we say PHARE is working and having a positive impact in communities across the state! The articles below highlight coverage on the success of t...

Take Action

Stay tuned for ways in which you can advocate for your county to receive funds from the new revenue sourc...

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PHARE Updates

PHARE Received RTT Money

PHARE has received $12.668 million in Realty Transfer Tax funds for 2016-17!!! This is the statewide funding that you all worked so hard to make happen. PHFA will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in Octob...

Gov. Wolf Signs Housing Trust Fund Expansion, Act 58

Thursday, November 05, 2015 For Immediate Release: Gov. Wolf Signs Housing Trust Fund Expansion; Will Put Homes Within Reach in All 67 Counties HARRISBURG, PA – Governor Tom Wolf yesterday ...

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The Benefits of Investing in the Housing Market in Pennsylvania

We believe that people with disabilities should be able to live with dignity as part of the community.

Provide for Individuals with Disabilities

We believe that a home should provide security.

Shelter Victims of Domestic Violence

We believe that seniors should be able to live with dignity as part of the community.

Honor Senior Citizens

We believe that no child should be homeless.

Provide for Children