Official:Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by defining affordable housing projects and establishing specific application and permitting procedures for such projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Gauthier
Introduced: January 30, 2025
Signed: June 5, 2025
: Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and The Homeless
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's administrative code to define and streamline the process for affordable housing projects, making it easier for developers to build these projects while ensuring they meet city requirements.
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