Cephas Urges Protection for 3,000 Renters
State Rep. Morgan Cephas joined residents and advocates in calling for housing preservation across West and Southwest Philadelphia.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Apartments
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State Rep. Morgan Cephas, who chairs the Philadelphia House Delegation, joined residents and advocates to call for preserving affordable housing for roughly 3,000 people living in Neighborhood Restorations properties. The rally reaffirmed support for the Keep West and Southwest Affordable Pledge.
Why it matters
Residents of Neighborhood Restorations properties face the risk of displacement as affordability protections are at stake. The push highlights how housing preservation fights are unfolding across Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Of the 925 Neighborhood Restorations units, 200 had expired tax credits as of June 2026, putting about 3,000 residents at risk. The source does not specify how many households are expected to face displacement or the timeline for any replacement funding.
The players
Morgan Cephas
Pennsylvania state representative who chairs the Philadelphia House Delegation and advocates for affordable housing preservation in the city.
Rick Krajewski
Pennsylvania state representative who attended the rally in support of housing preservation for Neighborhood Restorations residents.
Jamie Gauthier
Philadelphia City Councilmember who attended the rally calling for affordable housing protections in West and Southwest Philadelphia.
The details
Cephas reaffirmed her support for the Keep West and Southwest Affordable Pledge, which calls for zero displacement, permanent affordability, and a homeownership option for Neighborhood Restorations tenants. She called for coordinated investment across city and state governments to secure long-term affordability, and the rally included OnePA, state Rep. Rick Krajewski, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and community advocates.
Timeline
June 2026: 200 of the 925 Neighborhood Restorations units had expired tax credits.
Real Estate Context
The rally reinforces the Keep West and Southwest Affordable Pledge, whose zero-displacement and permanent-affordability goals are now being applied to the Neighborhood Restorations portfolio. Its tenants' homeownership option is a key test of whether the pledge can move beyond advocacy into concrete preservation.
Tenants in Neighborhood Restorations properties may face changes to their housing if expired tax credits are not replaced. Renters in the portfolio should watch for updates on affordability protections and homeownership options under the pledge.
The takeaway
Affordable housing protections depend on sustained coordination between city and state governments, not a single rally. Renters facing expiring tax credits should ask their property managers and local representatives about long-term affordability plans.
Further reading
For more on affordable rental options, see the Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Sunday Sun.
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