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HomelessnessHomelessness
Affordable Places to LiveAffordable Places to Live
HomeownershipHomeownership
Report Housing DiscriminationReport Housing Discrimination
Rent Relief & Eviction ResourcesRent Relief & Eviction Resources
Speak to a Housing CounselorSpeak to a Housing Counselor
Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Disaster ResourcesDisaster Resources

HomelessnessHomelessness

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, what should I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.

 

Affordable Places to LiveAffordable Places to Live

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in search of affordable places to live, where can I get help?

HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

 
What additional housing resources (external to HUD) are available to me?
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties
    A Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property is run by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).
    Note: LIHTC property owners accept Section 8 voucher tenants. To apply, contact the LIHTC property directly. You can find a list of LIHTC properties here.

    To contact the PHFA for more information, dial (877) 428-8844.
  • USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing
    Search for RD Multifamily Housing rentals in Pennsylvania

    For more information, dial (800) 292-8293.
  • Local Listings
    You are also advised to check your local city and/or county’s website for additional affordable housing opportunities.
 
I need rental assistance (i.e. Section 8) from HUD, am I eligible and how do I apply?

HUD has rental assistance and housing resources through the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Public Housing​

  • Public Housing provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD provides federal aid to local Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that manage public housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.​
  • Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.​
  • To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority.​

Housing Choice Voucher (commonly known as Section 8)​

  • The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is provided through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can find their own housing. You can use an HCV to pay for all or part of the rent.​
  • Eligibility: A Public Housing Authority will determine eligibility for the housing choice voucher program based on the total annual gross income and family size, U.S. citizenship and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
  • To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority. During the application process, a Public Housing Authority will collect information on family income, assets and family composition. The Public Housing Authority will use this information to determine program eligibility and the amount of the housing assistance payment.​
 

HomeownershipHomeownership

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner?
 
How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs?
 
I am interested in buying a HUD home, where can I find this information?
I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan, where do I find this information?
 
I need home improvements, what are my options?
 
I am facing foreclosure, what can I do?
 
I am worried about lead-based paint, where can I find information about it?

Report Housing DiscriminationReport Housing Discrimination

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I need to report housing discrimination, where do I go?

* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

Rent Relief & Eviction ResourcesRent Relief & Eviction Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am facing eviction, what can I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people. HUD is not a direct service provider and is not able to intervene with eviction cases. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

  • Legal Help FAQs list common answers to Eviction and Landlord-Tenant problems.
  • PALawHelp.org offers answers to general questions about evictions and your rights as a tenant in Pennsylvania.
 
I need rental payment assistance, where can I get help?
 
I need utility payment assistance, where can I get help?
 

Speak to a Housing CounselorSpeak to a Housing Counselor

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help

I'd like to speak with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?

  • Becoming a homeowner
  • Foreclosure assistance
  • Reverse mortgages
  • Home improvements/repairs to my home
  • Renting

Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

 

Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection?
I am worried about lead-based paint. Where can I find this information?
What are my options for home improvement?

DisasterResourcesDisaster Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA. What do I do?
  • Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
  • Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov
  • Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
  • Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.

 

 
I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help. Where do I go?
  • Reach out to your local Red Cross in Pennsylvania.
I experienced a disaster and need help.
 

My Local Office Information


For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.

If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.

 

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Philadelphia Regional Office
The Strawbridge Building
801 Market Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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[Phone Icon]Phone: (215) 656-0500
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)

[Fax Icon] Fax: (202) 485-5648

Robert Ford, Field Office Director

 

Pittsburgh Field Office
William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4004

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[Phone Icon]Phone: (412) 644-6428
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)

[Fax Icon] Fax: (202) 485-5605

Michael Horvath, Field Office Director

 

 

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⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now


At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time:

  • Call: 988
  • Text: 988
  • Chat: 988lifeline.org
    Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7.

Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7:

Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery:

Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?

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