Shallow Rent Program

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Shallow Rent Program was created to provide rent assistance for tenants living in affordable housing projects who are rent burdened (i.e., spending more than 30% of their income on rent). Owners and/or property managers of affordable housing properties with income-restricted rental units that were built or substantially renovated with federal, state, or local subsidies are eligible for this program.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Resident in housing with federal, state, or local affordable housing subsidy

Priority Populations

Extremely low-income households (income less than 30% AMI); Very low-income households (income less than 50% AMI); At risk of eviction due to change in income or rent subsidy; Severe cost burden

Required Documents

Required for income (general), lease.

Total Funding
$2,000,000
Funding Source
Dedicated funding stream
Funding Year
2022
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a fixed amount per month

Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Website
https://phdcphila.org/residents-and-landlords/landlords/shallow-rent/