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Landlord Gateway

Centralizing information for landlords to navigate the City’s property management resources.

About

The Landlord Gateway Program centralizes resources to help both current and prospective landlords navigate the City’s processes, requirements, and guidance through a single location.

Using the Gateway, landlords can learn how to:

Obtain a rental license and start renting their property.
Maintain their existing rental license and access services for licensed landlords.
Participate in affordable housing programs to access a regular income, incentives, and resources.

The Gateway includes housing-related services and resources from 16 City departments and agencies to help landlords manage rental properties and tenants to stay current with rent.

Connect

Email	landlords@phila.gov
Phone	Phone: (215) 686-7182 Questions? Call a navigator
Social	Twitter

Announcements

OHS requests proposals for additional beds for its Winter Initiative

September 25, 2025

Announcement

OHS requests proposals for additional beds for its Winter Initiative

The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has posted to the Philadelphia Contracts Hub a request for proposals from for-profit or not-for-profit providers that can add 20 to 150 winter beds in an existing or new location to support the City’s Winter Initiative. The Winter Initiative provides additional shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness, especially those who are sleeping outdoors. This RFP seeks providers to operate beds within the period of November 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. local Philadelphia time on October 14, 2025.

How to apply

Visit eContractPhilly to read RFP 21250918154750 in its entirety and the application instructions.

Questions

Direct all questions about RFP 21250918154750 to Housing Deputy, Roberta Cancellier, or Contracts Administrator, Diana H. Rivera.

Announced on: September 25, 2025 Office of Homeless Services

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Resources

Permit Navigator

Determine which permits and licenses you need to rent your property or renovate a unit, approximate costs, and locate related information.

Apply for licenses and permits and look up business and trade license information.

Property assessment tool

Check your property’s assessment value, tax status, and eligibility for tax reduction programs.

Development Checklist

Read an overview of the requirements for real estate development projects in Philadelphia. You can also find links to relevant websites and contact information.

Programs

Philadelphia rowhomes.

OHS Landlord Engagement Program

Connecting landlords with families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Posts

Save the date PHDC Annual Housing Fair time, date, location over a city skyline

Finding solutions for your rentals at the PHDC Housing Fair

Press Releases

Landlord Gateway celebrates second anniversary with “Landlord Week”

Office of Homeless Services Introduces Landlord Gateway Program with Full-Day Resource Fair

Neighborhoods in the Middle: ULI Philadelphia Report Addresses Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing

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Partners

The Landlord Gateway strengthens partnerships between private landlords and public entities.

Office of Homeless Services
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Division of Housing and Community Development
Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation
Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
Department of Planning
Department of Commerce
Department of Revenue
Department of Public Health
Department of License and Inspections
Department of Records
Register of Wills
Department of Human Services
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities
Office of Reentry Partnerships
School District of Philadelphia

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