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Allegheny County Housing Authority is proud to be recogized as a "High
Performer" by HUD for the fourth year in a row. As a top provider
of safe and affordable housing options, the ACHA provides numerous
services to our residents to help them achieve the goal of self-sufficiency
through safe and affordable housing.
ACHA's housing
is available to individuals and families including special provisions
for senior and physically challenged citizens. The ACHA manages
several thousand housing units in community settings, high rises
and scattered sites around the County. Additionally, many privately
owned housing units are provided through the Housing Choice Voucher
Program (Section 8).
To begin the
application process please contact our Intake Department toll free
at 1.888.249.6962
Landlord
Resources 
NEW Landlord Meetings
Tuesday, January 26th at 2:00pm
HUD-VASH
Brochure (PDF)
Owners Guide to Section 8 Housing (PDF)
Allowances for
Tenant-Furnished Utilities (PDF)
Lead Hazard Assi$tance
Duquesne & Clairton - ACT NOW
Allegheny County
Weatherization Program
Accessibility
Resources
ACHA Accessible Units
Updated 504 Book
Section 3
- Business & Economic Initiatives
The ACHA's Section 3 Business and Economic Initiatives program provides
training and employment opportunities for low-income public housing
and/or Section 8 residents to become economically equipped.
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Customer
Services
Section 8
Waiting List
THE
SECTION 8 PROGRAM WAITING LIST IS CLOSED. NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS
ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
Low-Income
Public Housing Application
Your first
step to safe and affordable housing with the ACHA. Whether you're
seeking housing options with ACHA's communities or the Housing Choice
Voucher Program (Section 8), begin your application process here.
Housing Choice
Voucher Program
View Available Property Listings
Please note ACHA does not guarantee availability; Listings are subject
to change without notice.
Family Self-Sufficiency
(FSS)
Helping families become economically independent by creating a family
plan for the future.
STRIDES TO SUCCESS - April 2010
FSS/CSS Newsletter - March 2005
FSS/CSS Newsletter - June 2005
FSS/CSS Newsletter - April 2006
FSS Homeownership Brochure
Customer
Service Charter
Health &
Safety Tips
Ways to improve
your way of living
ALLEGHENY
COUNTY
VOTER EDUCATION
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Programs
& Services by the Housing
Management & Operations Department:
Family
Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
Experienced Case Managers assist you in developing a 5-year plan
to gain greater economic and personal independency. Participationg
residents receive help in establishing an escrow account to plan
for the future including education and purchasing a new home or
car.
Contact Terri Hinkofer
at 412.331.0257
Working
Works!
Community based programming provided by local organizations in the
areas of job training and job search, GED preparation, intro to
computers, interviewing techniques, job retention, and life skills
training. Also available are Supportive Services Vouchers to help
with the cost of work related expenses, transportation, training
programs, education, books, lab fees, and other career related costs.
Contact Barbara Baulding
at 412.402.2523
Moving
2 Own
Attend homeownership classes in your community provided by a HUD
certified Counseling Agency to secure the tools necessary to purchase
a HOME! Classes that cover all aspects of the home purchase process
are compined with one-on-one counseling for more personalized services.
Persons completing the process receive a Certificate to Purchase
(must meet mortgage requirements to purchase).
Contact Lisa Meadows at
412.402.2611
Keep
the Dream Alive!
Receive a scholarship of up to $3,000 toward college, accredited
training, or post secondary institution.
Contact Barbara Baulding
at 412.402.2523
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