Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Local Help
Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Pittsburgh?
This is not legal advice. We explain what the law says. We cannot tell you what to do in your situation. For that, talk to a lawyer. Some of the groups below can help.
This is Pittsburgh's list of local help for renters. It covers Pennsylvania statewide groups and Pittsburgh and Allegheny County organizations. Each listing says what the group does, who it serves, and how to reach it. If your landlord has not filed in court, try mediation (a meeting where a neutral person helps you and your landlord agree). Once they have filed, call legal aid or ask about Lawyer of the Day. For repairs, discrimination, or a utility bill, use the agency that matches your problem below.
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Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations
Government office
The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations takes complaints if a housing provider discriminated against you. Call 412-255-2600 or email human.relations@pittsburghpa.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. You must schedule a time to file a complaint; they do not take walk-ins.
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City of Pittsburgh 311
Government office
Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) enforces the city code on health and safety in buildings. To report a problem, call 311, or 412-255-2621 outside the city, or file an online complaint. 311 is for problems that are not emergencies. Give as much detail as you can so they can help. You can report without giving your name if you do not need a reply. Your request goes to a PLI inspector, who will look into it. One caution from legal aid: for very bad conditions, an inspector can condemn the home and make everyone leave.
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Allegheny County Health Department
Government office
The Allegheny County Health Department’s Housing and Community Environment Program handles complaints about housing code violations. This includes problems with a rental home, and vacant lots or abandoned homes nearby. The housing code sets rules for keeping a property safe inside and out. Call the county at 412-350-4636 or 800-581-9145.
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PA 211 Southwest
Nonprofit group
PA 211 Southwest connects you to local help by phone. Dial 211, or text your zip code to 898-211, to speak with a resource specialist today.
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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
Government office
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) provides affordable housing for people with low income. This includes public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (help paying rent in a private apartment), also known as Section 8. More than half of HACP's residents use this kind of help to rent from a private landlord. Call 412-456-5000 to ask about applying.
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