On July 1, 2026, the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board filed its official determination on the 2026 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding concerning the TAP-R surcharges proposed by the Philadelphia Water Department beginning September 1, 2026.

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The City of Philadelphia received the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 (NSP 1) grant in 2008, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP 2) grant in 2009. All Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) submitted for both NSP 1 and NSP 2 during their respective grant periods are posted on the DHCD website. These reports are for archival purposes only. Please note that the following QPRs are not available for both the NSP 1 and NSP 2 grants and were therefore purposely omitted from the list: June 2017, September 2017, and December 2017.

Link to reports:  https://www.phila.gov/documents/neighborhood-stabilization-program-nsp-quarterly-reports/

Due to weather forecasts of dangerously high temperatures, the Office of Homeless Services has declared a Code Red. It goes into effect at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, until further notice.

Help protect our most vulnerable residents. If you see someone sleeping or living outside in the heat, call the Homeless Street Outreach Hotline: (215) 232-1984.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Notice: June 24, 2026
Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17^th Floor’ Philadelphia, PA  19107
215-686-9760

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Philadelphia Housing Authority.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about July 13, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

Project Title: 4912 Griscom Street
Purpose: Project HOME’s, proposal is to build a 3-story, 33,000 sq. ft. apartment building to include 44 Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) one-bedroom units. The development will include social services for those at-risk for homelessness, persons in recovery, and/or persons with mental illness.
Location: 4912 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Estimated Cost: Total development cost is $22,047,620

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

 The City of Philadelphia has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

POSTING INFORMATION

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PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia.  All comments received by July 10, 2026, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, in his capacity as Director of the Department of Planning and Development/Division of Housing and Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.