How can we help?
Homelessness
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, what should I do?
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.
- Dial 2-1-1.
- Contact (215) 686-7177 if in Philadelphia.
- Contact (866) 730-2368 if in Pittsburgh/Allegheny County.
- Contact a homeless service provider in your county.
- PA COMPASS Benefits website or helpline: (800) 692-7462
- Veterans:
- Contact (877) 424-3838 or visit the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans.
- Contact the VA medical center near you and mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH).
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Affordable Places to Live
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in search of affordable places to live, where can I get help?
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for advice on your specific housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Contact your Local Public Housing Authority in Pennsylvania for information about public housing programs (Housing Choice Vouchers HUD Facts, Public Housing).
- Use the HUD Resource Locator to find affordable housing opportunities near you.
**Please note, the HUD Resource Locator does not show property vacancy. Please call the management company to inquire about vacancies, wait lists or the application process.
What additional housing resources (external to HUD) are available to me?
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties
A Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property is run by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).
Note: LIHTC property owners accept Section 8 voucher tenants. To apply, contact the LIHTC property directly. You can find a list of LIHTC properties here.
To contact the PHFA for more information, dial (877) 428-8844. - USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing
Search for RD Multifamily Housing rentals in Pennsylvania
For more information, dial (800) 292-8293. - Local Listings
You are also advised to check your local city and/or county’s website for additional affordable housing opportunities.
I need rental assistance (i.e. Section 8) from HUD, am I eligible and how do I apply?
HUD has rental assistance and housing resources through the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
- Public Housing provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD provides federal aid to local Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that manage public housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.
- Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
- To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority.
Housing Choice Voucher (commonly known as Section 8)
- The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is provided through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can find their own housing. You can use an HCV to pay for all or part of the rent.
- Eligibility: A Public Housing Authority will determine eligibility for the housing choice voucher program based on the total annual gross income and family size, U.S. citizenship and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
- To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority. During the application process, a Public Housing Authority will collect information on family income, assets and family composition. The Public Housing Authority will use this information to determine program eligibility and the amount of the housing assistance payment.
Homeownership
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner?
- Learn more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs?
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)
I am interested in buying a HUD home, where can I find this information?
- Use the HUD Home Store to find HUD homes for sale
I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan, where do I find this information?
- Find Information on my FHA loan
- Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request and begin the subordination process (see SMART FAQs & Resources)
- Contact a Secretary-Held Mortgage Servicing Contractor
I need home improvements, what are my options?
- There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements programs.
- Find a Whole-Home Repairs Program Agency in your area
- Home Repair Resources in Pennsylvania
- Dial 2-1-1
If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center
Email: answers@hud.gov
Call: (800) 225-5342
I am facing foreclosure, what can I do?
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Contact a Local Legal Assistance Organization
- Explore PA Homeowner Assistance Fund for more help
I am worried about lead-based paint, where can I find information about it?
Report Housing Discrimination
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I need to report housing discrimination, where do I go?
* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
- Please visit the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Page
- File a complaint with HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO):
- Online
- Call: (800) 669-9777
Rent Relief & Eviction Resources
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am facing eviction, what can I do?
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people. HUD is not a direct service provider and is not able to intervene with eviction cases. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
- Legal Help FAQs list common answers to Eviction and Landlord-Tenant problems.
- PALawHelp.org offers answers to general questions about evictions and your rights as a tenant in Pennsylvania.
I need rental payment assistance, where can I get help?
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Get help paying rent and bills
- Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) (855) 827-3466.
- Dial 2-1-1
I need utility payment assistance, where can I get help?
- Contact your County Assistance Office
- Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Hotline at (866) 857-7095.
- Dial 2-1-1
Speak to a Housing Counselor
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I'd like to speak with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?
- Becoming a homeowner
- Foreclosure assistance
- Reverse mortgages
- Home improvements/repairs to my home
- Renting
Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.
- Search online for a HUD Approved housing counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection?
- Resident Information
- REAC Real Estate Assessment Center
What are housing quality standards?
I am worried about lead-based paint. Where can I find this information?
What are my options for home improvement?
Disaster Resources
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA. What do I do?
- Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
- Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov
- Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
- Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.
I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help. Where do I go?
- Reach out to your local Red Cross in Pennsylvania.
I experienced a disaster and need help.
- HUD Disaster Resources
- HUD Disaster Line: Call (800) 304-9320 or email recovery@hud.gov
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
My Local Office Information
For assistance at all times, we encourage you utilize the self-help resources above.
If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.
Philadelphia Regional Office
The Strawbridge Building
801 Market Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Phone: (215) 656-0500
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)
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Fax: (202) 485-5648
Robert Ford, Field Office Director
Pittsburgh Field Office
William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4004
Phone: (412) 644-6428
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)
Fax: (202) 485-5605
Michael Horvath, Field Office Director
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⚠ In Crisis? Call or Text 988
HOUSING INSTABILITY CAN BE VERY DISTRESSING
If you are struggling, in crisis, or need help for yourself or someone else, please call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to get connected with a trained listener. This lifeline provides emotional support to people who are experiencing emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the United States.
SAMHSA Helpline:
This Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential help. You can get treatment referrals and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish.
- Call: (800) 662-4357
- TTY: (800) 487-4889
- Text your ZIP code to: 435748
- Visit SAMHSA's National Helpline
