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 disability (mental retardation)
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
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.
Call 2-1-1 for information about available supports.
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)