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Division of Housing and Community Development

Get home improvement help

The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) supports programs and services that help residents with home repairs.

Services

Get emergency home repairs

Free repairs to correct electrical, plumbing, heating, structural, and roofing emergencies in eligible owner-occupied homes in Philadelphia.

Get help making your home accessible

The Adaptive Modifications Program (AMP) helps people with disabilities live more independently in their homes.

Apply for a low-interest home improvement loan

Restore, Repair, Renew offers low-interest loans for home repairs.

Get emergency home heater repairs

Emergency home heater repairs for those who are eligible.

Get home repairs and modifications for seniors

Get minor repairs and modifications in homes owned by residents 60 and older.

Find helpful housing programs

Tell us about your home and family and we’ll tell you about housing programs that might help you.

Find housing benefits

Programs

Man wearing a dust mask drives a nail with a hammer.

Basic Systems Repair Program

Providing free emergency home repairs on eligible owner-occupied single-family homes in Philadelphia.
Two men install a railing in a shower.

Adaptive Modifications Program

Providing free accessibility modifications for people with permanent physical disabilities.
Brick rowhomes in Philadelphia.

Restore, Repair, Renew Program

Offering low-interest loans to help homeowners make home improvements.
A man workers on a heating unit.

Heater Hotline Program

Providing emergency heater repairs for low-income homeowners.
A man installs an electrical outlet.

Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP)

Making minor repairs and modifications for homeowners age 60 and older.

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