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City Council adopts HOME plan for 2025–26, backing mayor’s housing proposal and anti‑displacement measures
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 250955 approving the HOME program statement and budget for 2025–26, a centerpiece of the administration’s housing initiative. Supporters praised the allocation and emphasized anti‑displacement and tenant protections.
Philadelphia City Council adopted Resolution 250955 by voice vote, approving the 2025–2026 HOME program annual statement and budget, a central element of the Parker administration’s housing initiative.
Jamie Gauthier moved for adoption and the motion passed after seconding. Speakers from Project HOME and community development organizations urged swift action to secure federal funding and expand housing access. Khan Miller of Project HOME told the council he and his organization "strongly support the $800,000,000 investment in Mayor Parker's Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative," calling the budget an important opportunity to expand affordable housing and supports for vulnerable households.
Supporters including the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations lauded the funding for programs such as basic system repair and adaptive modification programs. Several speakers underscored the urgency of passage to protect federal drawdown eligibility and noted pending federal cuts to programs such as CDBG.
Council also adopted associated bills amending capital and program budgets for related housing and energy projects; staff and committees will coordinate to implement the HOME allocations. Members said they expect program details and reporting to follow from the city’s planning and housing departments.
Next steps: Implementation and reporting timelines were not specified on the floor; council and the administration said they will collaborate to deliver program guidelines and oversee spending.
