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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LIHTC Basics Workshop

This one-day Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) workshop is specially designed for property managers, office staff or other persons new to working in LIHTC.  It is also beneficial to… Continue reading LIHTC Basics Workshop

2026-07-22 09:00:00
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Advanced LIHTC Workshop w/optional HCCP exam

Join the MLCM experts as they provide the information you need to navigate through the complexities of the Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.  This training offers a thorough… Continue reading Advanced LIHTC Workshop w/optional HCCP exam

2026-09-16 08:30:00
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Opening Doors in Pittsburgh- A Celebration of our Clients, Partners, and Friends

  Click to Sponsor Join us on the evening of October 7, 2026, as we bring together affordable housing developers, community development providers, legal advocates, funders, and private and public sector… Continue reading Opening Doors in Pittsburgh- A Celebration of our Clients, Partners, and Friends

2026-10-07 18:00:00

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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