Notice of finding of no significant impact and notice of intent to request release of funds

Date of Notice: November 9, 2026

City of Philadelphia
Division of Housing and Community Development
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-9770

Request for release of funds

On or about November 26, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

• Project Title: Cassie Holley Development
• Purpose: There are several actions involved in this review. The first part is the acquisition by PHA of 1501-17 Point Breeze Avenue from the City of Philadelphia. This parcel will be consolidated with the PHA-owned parcel at 2100 Dickinson Street, which is currently the site of PHA’s Cassie Holley public housing development. PHA plans to redevelop the entire Cassie Holley development, which consists of 72 public housing units. The current plans call for the demolition of all existing structures on the Cassie Holley site.
• Location: 1501-07 Point Breeze Avenue, 2100 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
• Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $67,000,000, with MTW Block Grant.

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

Read the full notice (PDF). Notices will are posted on DHCD’s Legal Notices page.

Public comments

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by November 25th, will be considered by the DHCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

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. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures at 24 CFR Part 58.76 and shall be addressed to both of the following:

• The Philadelphia Office of Community Planning and Development at CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov
• The Philadelphia Office of Public and Indian Housing at PhilaPIH@hud.gov

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has released a new payment standard schedule for tenant-based vouchers. It will go into effect on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

See the full schedule (PDF).

To learn more visit PHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Payment Standards page.