Regional Housing Legal Services - Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania's Advocates for Housing and Economic Opportunity
Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) is a distinguished non-profit law firm with a vital mission: to create housing and economic opportunity and to combat the root causes of housing poverty throughout Pennsylvania. Since our founding in 1973, we have been at the forefront of this fight, providing expert legal services not just to individuals, but to the community organizations and non-profit developers working to build a more equitable future. We are not a traditional legal aid society; we are a specialized firm that provides the transactional and policy expertise needed to develop and preserve affordable, safe, and sustainable housing for lower-income Pennsylvanians. 🏘️
A Systemic Approach to Fighting Housing Poverty
RHLS provides a wide range of highly specialized legal services aimed at creating systemic change. Our attorneys are experts in the complex legal and financial frameworks that underpin affordable housing and community development. We act as partners and advocates for those committed to strengthening our communities.
Our Core Practice Areas:
- Affordable Housing Development: As leading Commercial and Residential Real Estate Lawyers, we provide critical 'brick and mortar' legal assistance to non-profit and community-based developers. We guide them through every stage of creating and preserving affordable housing, from acquisition and financing to zoning and construction.
- Utility and Energy Justice: We are statewide leaders in advocating for policies that ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to affordable and sustainable utility services, including water, electricity, and gas.
- Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention: We work to create and preserve homeownership opportunities for low-income families, helping to build generational wealth and stabilize neighborhoods.
- Policy Advocacy: We actively engage with lawmakers and government agencies to advocate for policies and programs that expand housing opportunities and protect the rights of tenants and homeowners.
Empowering Communities, One Project at a Time
At RHLS, our impact is measured by the success of the communities we serve. By providing the legal backbone for affordable housing projects, we help our clients leverage millions of dollars in investment, creating thousands of homes for families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. We believe that a safe, decent, and affordable home is the foundation upon which individuals can thrive, and we are proud to be a crucial partner in making that a reality for countless Pennsylvanians. ⚖️
Partner with Us to Build a Better Future
If you are a non-profit developer, a community organization, or a public agency working to create housing and economic opportunities, we are here to provide the expert legal support you need. Contact Regional Housing Legal Services to learn more about our work and how we can partner with you. 📞
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Location & Access
Primary Address
This office is centrally located in the vibrant Center City neighborhood of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, along the historic Avenue of the Arts.
Building Location
It is located within the historic Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Company Building (also known as the Wachovia Building or 123 South Broad Street), an architecturally magnificent 30-story Beaux-Arts style commercial office skyscraper. The landmark building is famous for its grandiose Classical Revival exterior, situated adjacent to the Witherspoon Building.
Parking Details
While there is no dedicated parking in the building itself, visitors can easily access several nearby paid surface public parking lots or the subterranean LOVE Park Parking Garage.
Public Transit
Served by SEPTA Route 17 (Front-Market to 20-Johnston); nearest stop is at 13th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of the Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Company Building, pass security, and use the passenger elevators to reach Suite 1330 on the 13th floor.