Pittsburgh

Where to Get Help With Rent and Housing in Pittsburgh

If your landlord has not filed in court yet, try mediation first. Once they have filed, call legal services. If neither fits, dial 211.

Not legal advice. Every statement below links to its primary source. Read the source before relying on this information. If you need legal help, contact your local legal aid organization.
  • Just Mediation Pittsburgh, 412-228-0730. Call before your landlord files in court. They mediate between landlords and tenants who want to settle a housing conflict.

    Mediation is an alternative to going to court. It is free, confidential, and you choose to take part.

    Ask early. Demand is high and the wait can be longer than 21 days. You can also email info@justmediationpgh.org.

  • Neighborhood Legal Services, 1-866-761-6572. This toll free number is their intake line. Call once your landlord has filed an eviction case.

    Their housing help covers eviction defence, wrongful eviction, public housing denials, and security deposit problems.

    They serve people with a low income in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties.

    Not everyone gets a lawyer. Some people get representation, some get advice, and some get a referral.

  • Dial 211, or text your zip code to 898-211. A resource specialist connects you to help the same day.

  • If you live in the City of Pittsburgh and an eviction has been filed, call 412-248-0021 about rental assistance.