Rent help in Pittsburgh.

Rental assistance is available for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents. A number of agencies, churches, non-profits, and government programs focus on providing low income housing and rent help to qualified low income and other struggling families in the region.

Information is provided below on who to call and where to apply to in Pittsburgh for rental assistance. Many of the agencies and programs listed have limited funding, and they will have their own separate application process, but call and ask for help. Even if the agency can’t provide you or your family with rental assistance, they can usually refer you to another service that can help, such as federal government or state of Pennsylvania rent assistance programs and resources.

Pittsburgh Presbyterian Lazarus (412-323-1400) can offer at most $250 in one time assistance to help with rental evictions, pay utility bills, and even such expenses as medical bills.

Careline from Catholic Charities is an option for emergency assistance. The main office is at 212 9th Street in Pittsburgh, PA. Call 412-456-6999. Some of the financial assistance offered can help during a short term hardship or emergency, and can, in limited circumstances, be used for housing and/or rent.

Allegheny Churches have formed a partnership known as the Allegheny Valley Association. The main office is in Natrona Heights. Dial 724-226-0606. Residents of East Deer, Brackenridge, Tarentum, , Fawn, Frazier, Harrison, Lower Burrell, Verona, New Kensington, or Arnold can apply for help. A wide variety of bills and expenses can be paid for, including rent, security deposits, food, and more.

 

 

 

 

Allegheny County Bureau of Hunger and Housing Services (phone (412) 350-4354) runs a homeless assistance program and also provides rental assistance for Allegheny county low income residents.

If you are on the verge of being evicted and therefore homeless, then the North Hills Community Outreach may be an option for you. The non-profit can provide emergency financial assistance for families or individuals who have received an eviction notice, and the goal is to prevent homelessness. Call the Allston Park agency at 412-487-6316.

Allegheny and Pittsburgh Salvation Army is a great resource for information, and also possible limited amounts of financial aid. Call them at 412-394-4850 for emergency assistance.

St. Vincent De Paul Society also partners with local churches and religious organizations. Dial 412-321-1071 to be put into touch with local charities, volunteers, or churches who may be able to provide help for housing needs, rent, and/or low income housing.

Action Housing may be the leading housing agency in Pittsburgh and the greater Allegheny County area. They offer advice, counseling, emergency housing, run the state of Pennsylvania Section 8 housing voucher program for Pittsburgh, and provide many other forms of both monetary and non-financial assistance. Call the agency at 412-281-2102.

A local Allegheny Pennsylvania government office is the Welfare Justice Project. The center provides free legal advice and support for low income clients who need help to avoid an eviction or some other type of legal aid. 412-431-8960

Allegheny County Department of Economic Development ((412) 3501041) as well as Pittsburgh Department of City Planning ((412) 255-2667) can administer rental assistance from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.