Public Comment Notices

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) offers hearings and meetings for the public to provide comments and feedback on topics of interest. People can participate in person, or submit a written comment without having to attend a hearing or meeting, by using the Public Hearing Participation Form. Comments will be weighted equally whether a person attends in person or submits a written comment.

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Article XXIV - Paid Parental Leave

Regarding proposed Article XXIV (“Paid Parental Leave”), the Allegheny County Board of Health will accept public comments beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026, through 11:59 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Comments may be submitted through any of the following methods:

Attn: Article XXIV Comments (Paid Parental Leave)
Allegheny County Health Department
542 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Comments received after the close of the public comment period will not be considered. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or language assistance services may be requested by contacting 412-258-3258.

Read the proposed changes to Article XXIV Paid Parental Leave Regulations(PDF, 327KB) and the FAQ about the Paid Parental Leave proposal(PDF, 89KB).


Article VI - Emergency Housing Amendment

Regarding proposed Article VI (“Emergency Housing”), the Allegheny County Board of Health will accept public comments beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026, through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Comments may be submitted through any of the following methods:

Attn: Article VI Comments (Emergency Housing)
Allegheny County Health Department
542 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Comments received after the close of the public comment period will not be considered. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or language assistance services may be requested by contacting 412-258-3258.

Read the proposed changes to Article VI(PDF, 429KB).


Article XV - Sewer Liner Language Amendment

Regarding proposed Article XV (“Plumbing”), the Allegheny County Board of Health will accept public comments beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026, through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Comments may be submitted through any of the following methods:  

Attn: Article XV Comments (Plumbing)
Allegheny County Health Department
542 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Comments received after the close of the public comment period will not be considered. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or language assistance services may be requested by contacting 412-258-3258.

Read the proposed changes to Article XV(PDF, 146KB).