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Housing Resources

Allegheny County offers a range of housing–related supports and services…

To keep individuals and families in their homes

Utility assistance
Rental and mortgage payment assistance

To help individuals and families

With low incomes 
Who are homeless
Who experience chronic homelessness  

To help individuals and families with specific needs

60 years of age and older (in some cases, over 55 years) 
Mental health disorder (MH) 
Substance use disorder (D&A)
Intellectual (MR) or developmental disability 
Physical disability

To help individuals and families in specific situations

Fleeing domestic violence 
At-risk for child abuse due to (risk of) homelessness  
Recently released from the county jail or a Pennsylvania prison 

Information for landlords 

Services intended to help individuals avoid homelessness

There are many causes of homelessness. DHS supports a variety of programs that help individuals and families work to resolve the underlying issues in their lives and achieve a stable living situation.

 Domestic Violence
Ineffective Budgeting
Lack of Child Care  
 Mental Health Disorders
 Substance Use Disorders (Drug and/or alcohol abuse)
Unemployment or Underemployment

Advisory bodies related to homelessness 

Homeless Alliance Advisory Board
Local Housing Options Team (LHOT)