Housing Choice Voucher Program

Kim Longwell
Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program
Phone: 412.402.2410
Fax: 412.642.2392

Bobby Gabbianelli
Associate Director
Phone: 412.402.2546
Fax: 412.642.2392

Ellen Parker
Quality Control Supervisor
412.402.2485
Fax: 412.642.2392

Steve Maiorano
Quality Control Inspection Supervisor
412-402-2411
Fax: 412.642.2392


The ACHA administers both a low-income public housing program and a Section 8 program.
Section 8, unlike public housing is defined as "tenant based" assistance.  Eligible families are issued a voucher and may search for a unit of their choosing anywhere in the country.  To the surprise of most people, there are nearly 5,500 participants in Allegheny County Housing Authority's jurisdiction.

The ACHA also administers a very successful Family Self-Sufficiency Program and a Family Unification Program.

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) is a voluntary program for current Section 8 participants. The goal of the FSS Program is to help families achieve self-sufficiency by providing supportive services and assisting the family in developing a training and services plan.  As the family's income increases due to an increase in earned income the family's portion of rent increases.  A portion of the increase in the tenant rent is placed in escrow account by the ACHA each month.  Upon graduation from the FSS Program, the participant may use the money accrued in the escrow account to their discretion.  It is hoped that the money will be used toward homeownership.  The ACHA is working in conjunction with a local realtor, and a local contractor to assist FSS participants that are in a position to purchase a home of their own.

Apply for Section 8 Assisted Housing

PLEASE NOTE: THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM WAITING LIST IS CLOSED. NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

Anyone interested in applying for assisted housing with the Allegheny County Housing Authority may apply in any of the following ways:



REFERENCES

Utility Allowance Revision for 2011

Fair Market Rent 2012

ATTENTION LANDLORDS

HUD-VASH Brochure (PDF)

Staff Members
Name Title Phone #
Kim Longwell Director of HCVP Department 412.402.2410
Bobby Gabbianelli Associate Director 412.402.2546
Steve Maiorano Quality Control Inspection Supervisor 412.402.2411
Ellen Parker Quality Control Supervisor 412.402.2485
Kathryn Rose Administrative Assistant 412.402.2434
Rena Peddicord HCVP Coordinator 412.402.2424
Zach Lepley Lease Up Counselor 412.402.2418
Anthony Berkobile Lease Up Counselor 412.402.2433
Susan Druga Special Programs Coordinator 412.402.2407
Sandra Behe Assistant Special Programs Coordinator 412.402.2470
COUNSELORS    
Randi Beattie Housing Counselor 412.402.2408
Shanee Chambers Housing Counselor 412.402.2473
LaShawna Hammond Housing Counselor 412.402.2604
Donna Memmo Housing Counselor I 412.402.2412
Michael Flaherty Housing Counselor II 412.402.2478
David Smith Housing Counselor 412.402.2420
Candace Pellegrini Housing Counselor 412.402.2476
Nicole Tylenda Housing Counselor 412.402.2428
Bridget Wyzkiewicz Housing Counselor 412.402.2406
Annette Bof Housing Counselor 412.402.2471
HOUSING INSPECTORS  
Michael Brown Housing Inspector 412.402.2602
Bob Haas Housing Inspector 412.402.2467
Mark O'Brien Housing Inspector 412.402.2403
Jack Yockey Housing Inspector 412.402.2405
Mike Falce Housing Inspector

412.402.2491

PROGRAM INFORMATION COUNSELORS  
Lisa McGraw Program Information Counselor 412.402.2414
Bridgette Baker Program Information Counselor 412-402-2421
DIVISION AIDE    
Kelly Deasy Division Aide 412.402.2486



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