The Pennsylvania Housing Action Plan is Here!
| We are excited to announce that Pennsylvania’s highly anticipated Housing Action Plan has been released! Today, February 12th, Governor Shapiro unveiled the Housing Action Plan, an important tool for addressing the Commonwealth’s housing affordability crisis. The plan demonstrates an understanding that housing is foundational to strong communities, economic growth, and opportunity across Pennsylvania. We thank the Governor for making housing a statewide priority and for responding to the growing challenges facing renters and homeowners alike. We also want to thank the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) and everyone across the Commonwealth that contributed to this effort. We look forward to working with the administration and lawmakers to turn this roadmap into action! |
| Background In January 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro issued an executive order directing the development of a comprehensive Housing Action Plan for Pennsylvania. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) led an extensive statewide engagement process, holding listening sessions in every region of the state, meeting with stakeholders, and gathering public input through surveys. Perspectives from renters, homeowners, developers, advocates, and community leaders from both large and small communities helped shape the final plan. The Housing Action Plan outlines strategic initiatives and policy recommendations to guide the Commonwealth’s work over the next five years, addressing housing shortages and improving affordability for communities across Pennsylvania. |