Housing Support for Returning Citizens

Stable housing is the foundation of successful reentry. Explore your rights and available resources.

Know Your Rights

No Discrimination: Landlords cannot refuse to rent solely due to a record when it’s unrelated to tenancy.

Background Checks: Must be relevant and fairly considered. Retaliation for asserting rights is illegal.

File a Complaint: Report discrimination to the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission.

Housing and services for people in recovery or reentry.

Reentry housing, job training, and North Philly support.

Supportive housing for behavioral health and reentry.

Affordable units and Section 8 vouchers (eligibility varies).

Find local rent and deposit aid by ZIP code.

Be honest about your background, and emphasize stability and plans.

Ask landlords if they work with reentry‑friendly housing programs.

Connect with a case manager or reentry org for application help.

Last updated July 2025. Links and programs may change.