Listed below are some organizations and programs that provide access to income -based housing in Allegheny County.
Due to the uncertainty of funding, staffing, volunteer support, and other factors, CLP cannot guarantee the continual availability of any of the services listed below, although we will regularly update the information provided. This list is a guide to assist in finding resources related to income-based housing and does not indicate endorsement of or partnership with any service or organization listed.
If you represent a provider of social services that we have included in this guide and would like to offer additional information or corrections, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message.
If you represent a provider of social services that we have not included, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message. We will consider the addition of your organization or service and may follow up with additional questions.
If you find any information provided within is incorrect or out of date and would like to tell us, please reach out via email to info@carnegielibrary.org . Make sure to mention the “Social Services Library Guide” in the subject of your message.
Through a partnership with Legal Services Corporation, OCLC’s WebJunction has collected resources that focus on strengthening library staff’s ability to assist library patrons with questions related to eviction. Below are several documents CLP staff have found helpful:
Action Housing is a non-profit that manages and facilitates housing and social service coordination for underserved populations, focusing on senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youth who have aged out of foster care. Eligibility is based on age, income and special needs. You can find the housing services application here. You can find further information here.
611 William Penn Place, Suite 800
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-2102
ahi@actionhousing.org, to inquire about housing or a property, contact shms@shms-actionhousing.org
Allegheny Link provides a centralized intake system for all housing programs throughout the county. Place a call to speak with a service coordinator – there is often a hold time, so be sure to call when you have some time. You can be placed on the wait list for multiple housing programs with just one phone call. You can also walk-in to the location or reach out by email. You can find further information here.
1 Smithfield St. 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-866-730-2368 (TTY 412-350-5205)
AlleghenyLink@alleghenycounty.us
Allegheny County Housing Authority
The Allegheny County Housing Authority maintains 19 housing communities throughout Pittsburgh and provides Section 8 vouchers to eligible residents. You can find further information here.
301 Chartiers Ave.
McKees Rocks, PA 15222
412-355-8940
The City of McKeesport Housing Authority
The City of McKeesport Housing Authority provides public housing in the City of McKeesport as well as administers a Section 8 voucher program. You can find further information here.
2901 Brownlee Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-673-6942
City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority
The City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority operates 11 different public housing facilities throughout Pittsburgh and provides Section 8 vouchers to eligible residents. You can find further information here.
200 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-456-5000
Subsidized housing: 412-456-5030
Section 8: 412-456-5090
Neighbor Works provides credit counseling and financial literacy programming. Offers education and coaching services focused on first time and sustainable home ownership. You can find further information here.
412-281-9773
info@neighborworkswpa.org
(H.U.D.) US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Find information here on H.U.D. related local and state resources such as H.U.D. homes for sale here and a H.U.D. resource locator here. Keep up to date on Covid information related to H.U.D. projects here.
Want advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages? H.U.D. sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country who provide free or low-cost advice. Search online for a housing counseling agency near you, or call HUD's interactive voice system at: 1-800-569-4287.
Just Shelter was founded to amplify the work of community organizations working to preserve affordable housing, prevent eviction, and reduce family homelessness. Click on the map here to search over 600 housing organizations nationwide. You can find housing related support organizations in PA here.
Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh
If you feel that you have been a victim of housing discrimination based on a protected class, contact us. We offer free advocacy and representation for a Fair Housing Complaint, including filing either an administrative or court case, negotiation or settlement. We off advocacy for people with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation and/or modification to their housing because of their disability. You can find further information here.
2840 Liberty Ave Suite 205
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-391-2535
