Non-congregate shelter in Upper Darby
Summary
The county is committing $2.4 million to help Self Inc. find and build a 12-15 room shelter with private bathrooms. Council wants stronger protections — an outside date and revocability — before fully committing, and expects a zoning fight wherever the site lands.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,422,829 from federal HOME-ARP funds — no local tax dollars.
People experiencing homelessness who need private, non-congregate shelter space.
No one directly, though the eventual host municipality may face zoning opposition.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Aug 18, 2026
SELF Inc., Philadelphia's largest emergency housing provider, is seeking a letter of intent to buy a building near 69th Street Station for a shelter with case managers, employment help and 24-hour staffing on site. The county put up $2.4 million in HOME-ARP funds, and Council wants protections so the site stays in county control if the provider ever exits.
County Council - Apr 8, 2026
Council committed $2.42 million of its HOME-ARPA allocation to Self Inc. to acquire, rehab or build a non-congregate shelter — a big investment in homelessness response.
County Council - Apr 7, 2026
The county is committing $2.4 million to help Self Inc. find and build a 12-15 room shelter with private bathrooms. Council wants stronger protections — an outside date and revocability — before fully committing, and expects a zoning fight wherever the site lands.
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