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PA House passes Dougherty bill Increasing aid for affordable housing

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    April 24, 2025 | 12:48 PM

HARRISBURG, April 24 – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation (H.B. 643) introduced by state Rep. Sean Dougherty that would increase aid for affordable housing in Pennsylvania.

The bill would allow a future increase in funding for the PA Housing and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, enabling more people to have safe, affordable housing. PHARE revenue from the state’s Realty Transfer Tax will reach a statutory cap of $100 million in the 2027-28 fiscal year. Starting in 2028 and going forward, the bill would raise this cap to $110 million to help PHARE keep up with high demand for this source of housing aid.

“Affordable housing is a necessity that all Pennsylvanians deserve easy access to,” said Dougherty, D-Phila. “This bill takes a very necessary step to making more affordable housing options a real opportunity for many Pennsylvanians who are in need of it.”

The bill now heads to the Pennsylvania Senate for future consideration.