APPLY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
LOW-INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM
The Public Housing (PH) Program was established by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities. The ACHA owns and operates Public Housing complexes throughout Allegheny County, consisting of high-rise apartments, walk-up apartments, townhouse apartments, and single-family homes. The ACHA receives federal funding subsidies and program participants pay rent based on their income.
Applicants must meet certain ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for admission into the PH Program:
- qualify as a family;
- have an income within the federally mandated income limits;
- meet citizen/eligible immigrant criteria;
- provide documentation of valid Social Security numbers;
- sign consent authorization documents
The ACHA will also perform assessments for Applicant Families:
- Family will be screened for suitability as a resident.
- Request references from previous landlords
- Check credit reports
- Criminal background reviews for all adult household members
The ACHA will deny admission to applicants whose conduct or behavior could reasonably be expected to have a detrimental effect on the site environment, other residents, or persons residing in the vicinity of the site. All applicants are processed and placed on a waiting list according to the date and time of application; preference eligibility; and the type and size of apartment needed. The ACHA does not have any emergency housing.
Applicants for assistedhousing with the Allegheny County Housing Authority may apply in any of the following ways:
- Apply online through WEBAPP from a computer workstation
- Apply online through WEBAPP from a mobile device (compatible with most)
