Over 65,000 Philadelphians with disabilities are in need of affordable, integrated accessible housing. In Philadelphia, less than one-third of the people with physical disabilities receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or General Assistance, and 27% live below poverty level. According to national sources, in 2006 the fair market rate for a modest one-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia is $742 per month. That's 123% of the average monthly SSI for someone with a disability. Most Philadelphians with disabilities can only afford $180 per month for rent and utilities. That's why they turn to Inglis Housing Corporation.
With 30 years of experience developing affordable, wheelchair accessible housing throughout the greater Delaware Valley, Inglis Housing Corporation is committed to meeting the needs of people with physical disabilities.
Inglis Housing Corporation tenants benefit from our expertise in accessibility. In fact, all of our 131 housing units exceed accessibility guidelines outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Inglis Housing typically spends 6% of its construction budget on accessibility features, compared to 2% spent by others in the affordable, accessible housing industry.
Tenants also benefit financially from Inglis Housing's partnerships with the Philadelphia Housing Authority for rental subsidies, reducing their rent to 30% of their income.
To learn more about Inglis Housing Corporation or to request placement on our waiting list call our Customer Service Center toll free at 1.866.2.INGLIS (1.866.246.4547), or email us at customerservices@inglis.org .
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