Affordable Homes

Legal solutions for creating and preserving affordable housing.

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Community
Groups

RHLS provides legal help and technical assistance for community groups working to create or preserve affordable housing.
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Advocates

Policy Priorities

Our policy and advocacy work is an essential complement to the legal services we provide.

We transform lessons from the field into broader systems change. Our focus is moving forward issues related to housing justice by remaining grounded in local realities and community voices.

Reports

News &
Events

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From Intake to Audit: LIHTC File Management Done Right

It may be 2026, but tenant file and management record-keeping are as important as ever. Your compliance is only as good as your file structure and retention – are you… Continue reading From Intake to Audit: LIHTC File Management Done Right

2026-06-18 10:00:00
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Webinar: Addressing Homelessness Among College Students
2026-06-18 15:00:00
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Webinar: Laboratories of Democracy: Emerging State and Local Policy Visions

There is power at the local level. Join Shelterforce to hear about a range of exciting policies and campaigns at the state and city level all over the country to… Continue reading Webinar: Laboratories of Democracy: Emerging State and Local Policy Visions

2026-06-19 15:00:00

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Resources

If you are seeking assistance in finding and affordable home or learning more about your rights, we may have resources that can help.
Housing Resources
Pennsylvania Housing Resources by County. Every Pennsylvanian deserves a safe, stable home.
Returning Citizens
Regional Housing Legal Services has published a report on the importance of creating pathways to stable housing for returning citizens.
Resources for LIHTC Tenants
While RHLS cannot represent individual tenants or homeowners, we track the programs that can help.
Tenant Debt
Tenant debt continues to be an overwhelming issue for many renters throughout Pennsylvania.

About Us

Vision
A future where everyone, regardless of income, race, identity, or background, has a safe, affordable home in a place they want to live.
History
RHLS was founded in
1973
Racial Equity & Diversity
We believe all people deserve housing that is healthy, safe, and affordable in a community of choice where they can thrive.
Facts
11,533 
homes created or preserved