James W. Johnson Homes — PHA Public Housing, North Philly

1800 N 25th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

About this apartment

PHA public housing development with approximately 533 homes in the Sharswood area of North Philadelphia. Rent is income-based. Applications go through the PHA waitlist.

This is PHA public housing. Applications go through the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) waitlist — not a private landlord.

About James W. Johnson Homes

James W. Johnson Homes is a PHA public housing development of roughly 533 homes near 1800 N 25th Street in the Sharswood area of North Philadelphia. Rent is income-based, set at about 30% of adjusted household income.

How to apply

1. Apply through pha.phila.gov when the public housing or Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is open
2. Waitlists open and close periodically — check current status with PHA
3. You can list development preferences; Johnson Homes can be selected
4. When a matching unit is available, PHA contacts you for an eligibility review and an offer

Rent is about 30% of adjusted household income — there is no flat market rent.

Your rights

Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits source-of-income discrimination, and the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations still accepts and processes these complaints — most landlords are barred from refusing you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher. One caveat: a 2022 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision striking down Pittsburgh's similar ordinance has cast legal doubt on whether Philadelphia's is ultimately enforceable, and Pennsylvania has no statewide protection. The ordinance is still in effect and enforced locally, but confirm your rights with the Commission or a legal aid provider before relying on them.

Neighborhood

The Sharswood area of North Philadelphia is served by SEPTA bus routes and the Broad Street Line, near Temple University and a short ride to Center City.

For current waitlist information, call PHA at (215) 684-4000 or visit pha.phila.gov.