The Inquirer, May 15, 2018: With new rental vouchers, better neighborhoods now more affordable.
Until now, the amount of money that housing authorities paid for rent was based on the average rent in a massive metropolitan area, encompassing Philadelphia, its surrounding towns, Camden and Wilmington.
Now, vouchers will be based on the market average for specific zip codes, which housing advocates envision as a pathway out of poverty for thousands of families. The new rates also make apartments — if available — more affordable in Philadelphia’s pricier suburban counties.
