Basic Needs

Housing & Shelter

housing and shelter
Housing & Shelter

Housing is critical to a person's health and well-being. DHS believes that too many Pennsylvanians who have extremely low incomes are rent-burdened, too many people experience homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, and too many people who live in institutions could live in the community with assistance.

The housing program will approach housing challenges in Pennsylvania by:

  • Removing barriers unique to each person
  • Connecting people with housing opportunities
  • Expanding affordable housing in PA
  • Partnering with local agencies
  • Utilizing data to measure progress
  • Pooling resources and sharing ideas

Pennsylvania has a variety of housing programs and services that can help older adults and people with disabilities, individuals, and families with low incomes, or those who are at-risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

Want more information?

Visit the PA Department of Human Services Housing ResourcesPA Housing Search & 2-1-1 United Way