Voucher-Friendly Housing in Pittsburgh

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HACP

Section 8 waitlist: Closed

Public housing: Open

Last opened Mar 11, 2024 – Mar 15, 2024

No HCV opening announced.

Official page Apply portal 412-456-5000

Verified Nov 2, 2026 · We check this page weekly.

ACHA

Section 8 waitlist: Closed

Public housing: Open

Last opened Feb 4, 2026 – Feb 9, 2026

No opening announced; 2026 lottery complete.

Official page Apply portal 412-355-8940

Verified Nov 2, 2026 · We check this page weekly.

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126 subsidized & affordable buildings

These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list.

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About Section 8 in Pittsburgh

HACP serves the city of Pittsburgh, operating public housing communities — such as Northview Heights, Bedford Dwellings, Allegheny Dwellings, and Arlington Heights — along with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Rent in HACP public housing is income-based, set at roughly 30% of adjusted household income.

Waitlist Overview

HACP's Occupancy Department processes applications for both public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program. Waitlists open and close periodically depending on availability and funding. Check current status with HACP before applying — you can reach Occupancy at (412) 456-5030 or check waiting list status at (412) 520-3848. Never pay to apply.

Source of Income Protections

Pittsburgh does not currently protect renters from source-of-income discrimination, and it is important to understand why. Pittsburgh City Council passed an ordinance in 2015 that would have barred landlords from refusing Housing Choice Vouchers, but landlords sued immediately and the law was never enforced. In October 2021 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck it down, holding that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act did not give the city that authority and that Pittsburgh's home-rule Business Exclusion invalidated it — because the ordinance forced landlords into business activity that had been voluntary. Pennsylvania has no statewide protection either. In practice this means a private landlord in Pittsburgh may legally decline your voucher. Federal Fair Housing protections still apply: a landlord may not refuse you based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

How to Apply in Pittsburgh

Apply through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) at hacp.org when waitlists are open. Rent is based on income (about 30% of adjusted household income); eligibility is generally limited to households at or below local income limits. Call HACP at (412) 456-5000, or the Occupancy Department at (412) 456-5030. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

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