Generally, once the RFTA is submitted, the inspection is usually scheduled within 7 to 10 business days. The actual inspection typically occurs within 1 to 2 weeks after it is scheduled. If the unit passes the inspection, the results are usually processed quickly.
Rapid re-housing is an intervention directed at resolving the immediate barriers to obtaining permanent housing. Through a tailored package of services which builds on the strengths of the individual or family, rapid re-housing prioritizes long-term housing while providing short-term housing assistance.
THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES NOW HAS A LANDLORD RISK MITIGATION FUND THAT CAN BE USED AS AN INCENTIVE TO LANDLORDS TO ALLOW THEM TO RENT TO CLIENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT HOUSING BARRIERS.
You can contact the Allegheny County Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAP) program at (412) 248-0021 for help with the application process. You can also email ACTION-Housing at rentalassistance@actionhousing.
THE HCVP WAITING LIST IS NOW CLOSED. The Section 8 Program was enacted as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which recodified the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, to provide improved living conditions and affordable rents to low-income persons.
Landlords in Pennsylvania are responsible for maintaining the rental property in a habitable condition. This includes making necessary repairs and ensuring that essential services are provided. Failure to maintain the property can lead to legal consequences.