Turn The Key will help up to 1,000 Philadelphia families buy new affordable homes and build equity for their futures. Our development partners are building energy efficient homes on publicly owned land across Philadelphia.
Turn The Key Development Partners Video
Am I eligible?
- You must be a first-time buyer – a person who has never owned a home or who has not owned a home for three years prior to applying to Turn The Key.
- Preference will be given to income qualified municipal employees, and then to other income eligible households.
- You must complete PHDC-approved one-on-one homeownership counseling before signing an Agreement of Sale.
- Your household income can be no higher than 100% of Area Median Income (AMI) – the amount that matches up with the size of your household. AMI is calculated by the federal government for use by housing assistance programs.
I think I am eligible and ready to apply, what are the next steps?
Please click here to create your account and fill out an application. You will see a confirmation that your account was created and information received after you submit.
This form does NOT guarantee housing or add you to a waiting list. You will be notified when construction begins on houses in selected neighborhoods.
Turn The Key Housing Counseling Intake Instructions
Housing Counseling is required to participate in the Turn The Key. Housing counseling is available through PHDC and other city-funded agencies. Please follow the steps outlined on this page to schedule housing counseling with PHDC.
How does the Turn The Key process work?
Click here to see how the Turn The Key process works.
Where are Turn The Key homes being built?
Click here to see where Turn the Key homes are being built across the city.
Turn the Key Basics
Here’s a Calendar of upcoming Turn The Key Open Houses.
Download fliers to share with the community:Â English-Spanish or Simplified Chinese
Questions? The Turn the Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can help.
Need a lender? The Turn The Key approved Participating Lenders can help! Click here for details.
Have specific questions? Email turnthekey@phdc.phila.gov
Turn The Key Really Works
Are you wondering does Turn The Key really work? It does! Check out this video with some of our recent Turn The Key homeowners enjoying homeownership!
Income Guidelines (100% AMI)
| Family Size | Maximum Annual Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $80,100 |
| 2 | $91,550 |
| 3 | $103,000 |
| 4 | $114,400 |
| 5 | $123,600 |
| 6 | $132,750 |
| 7 | $141,900 |
| 8 | $151,050 |
| More than 8 add per person | $9,150 |