Housing
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Public comments (10)
Highlighted the importance of supportive housing and economic stability in suicide prevention.
County Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:21:09 →Spoke in favor of paid family leave and raised concerns about irresponsible property management companies.
County Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:30:38 →Spoke about unlivable conditions in affordable housing properties owned by private equity firms and urged council to take action against absentee landlords.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 16:24 →Shared personal experiences of poor living conditions as a veteran tenant and called for assistance for struggling renters.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 19:18 →Stated she has lived in her property for 28 years and has a major hole in her floor, demanding landlord accountability.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 22:13 →Described dangerous housing conditions including falling ceilings, rotting floors, and rodent infestations at Montview Heights.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 23:16 →Addressed county governance, property values, and various infrastructure and social spending concerns.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 1:10:16 →Reported horrible living conditions, unaddressed maintenance requests, and constant fire alarm beeping at her rental property.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 1:13:32 →Shared social worker perspectives and personal housing instability experiences, emphasizing that housing is healthcare.
County Council — August 18, 2026 · 1:27:58 →Shared personal struggles with housing, finding employment, and interacting with local police and social services.
County Council — April 28, 2026 · 37:04 →News & external sources (10)
Point Park University students face new off-campus housing mandate for 2027-28 school year
Point Park University students said school officials recently revealed a new mandate changing who can live in on-campus housing.
Pittsburgh City Council considers zoning change to allow more housing near Pitt campus
Pittsburgh City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday for an amendment that could allow for more housing development around the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus.
Long-debated affordable housing bill set for final vote at Pittsburgh City Council
An affordable-housing bill that has been more than two years in the making received a penultimate approval – after yet another round of changes – at Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday.
KD Sunday Spotlight: Rent Help PGH keeps roofs over Pittsburghers' heads
The nonprofit founded during the pandemic has continued its work in an effort to make sure those who are struggling don't lose their homes. KDKA's Megan Shinn shares their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Housing costs, funding cuts take center stage at Allegheny County housing event
The effort comes as housing instability affects thousands of residents across the region.
Rent Help Pittsburgh provides a lifeline for those facing financial hardships | KD Sunday Spotlight
Whether it's medical emergencies or other financial stressors, Rent Help PGH steps in to keep a roof over people's heads.
70 apartments coming to Penn Avenue as part of Downtown Pittsburgh revitalization
Developers expect to break ground soon on the Gulf Tower conversion project.
Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage
Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Housing Resources Available for Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Families
Housing Resources Available for Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Families Early Learning Resource Center Region 5
Allegheny County housing plan has a 500/500 chance of success
Allegheny County housing plan has a 500/500 chance of success City & State Pennsylvania