Housing and Community Environment

Vision

All Allegheny County communities are safe, stable, and resilient for all residents and visitors.

Mission

The Housing and Community Environment Program works to reduce community public health risks and ensure safe housing through enforcement of health regulations, conducting lead assessments, and vector control. This is accomplished through crafting equitable policies and enforcement practices, educating residents, and conducting proactive community engagement.

Housing and Community Environment Core Values

Integrity First
Act with impartiality and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and a professional demeanor in services to all residents, tenants, owners and operators.

Equity Driven
Act always to promote safe, stable and sustainable housing for all residents, starting with the most vulnerable.

Community Engaged
Ensure that the most vulnerable communities are aware of our services, ensure that we are proactively engaging with residents, and ensure that our services are accessible to all.

Policy Oriented
Develop and shape our policies on reducing harm caused by unsafe housing and community environment issues, especially for the most vulnerable. All policies should be data-supported, while striving to improve our services and to be responsive to emerging health threats.