Rachel Blake wrote an article in Shelterforce magazine (spring/summer 2018), which followed up on comments she wrote for a coalition of partners that bridged the health and housing sectors. The…
Category: Policy
Housing Trust Fund work in Pittsburgh
Bob Damewood worked to secure the creation of a Housing Trust Fund in Pittsburgh, which will provide $10M per year for housing-related activities. The work was remarkable for many reasons,…
Create LIHTC Preference for CHODOs
Mark Schwartz & Dina Schlossberg worked with DCED to secure change to the QAP to provide a preference for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHODOs). The state receives money that it…
Admissions Policies Returning Citizens
Laura Schwartz has been leading an effort to understand the state of admissions policies in affordable housing properties funded with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for returning citizens and propose…
Help with Heating Assistance: 2018-2019 LIHEAP Pennsylvania Advocates Manual
The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) has released its 2018-2019 Pennsylvania Advocates Manual for those seeking funds from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for those they serve. The…