Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), Homeownership Department
Up to $50,000 toward a down payment in PA.
The Opening Doors to Affordable Homeownership Program consolidates the Philadelphia Housing Authority's homeownership initiatives under its Homeownership Department: the Section 5h scattered sites program, the Housing Choice Voucher homeownership program, and newer financing options. Participants work with PHA's Homeownership Department to review their financial status, credit standing and household goals, and must complete approved homeownership counseling and financial literacy courses.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on PHA Opening Doors to Affordable Homeownership Program (ODAHP): what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from October 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.