Housing in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
579 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most housing activity
- Allentown, PA (69)
- Philadelphia, PA (64)
- Pittsburgh, PA (61)
- West Chester, PA (42)
- Easton, PA (27)
- Delaware County, PA (27)
- Norristown, PA (26)
- Bucks County, PA (25)
- Centre County, PA (24)
- Erie, PA (23)
- Luzerne County, PA (21)
- Wayne County, PA (15)
Latest matching meetings
Vacant property registration fee set at $200, rising $100 each year vacant
The Borough of Palmyra is processing applications for vacant property registration under Chapter 277-12. Owners must provide contact information and, if applicable, a property‑management company’s 24‑hour contact. A registration fee of $200 per property per year is required, with an additional $100 added for each year…
City Council hosts special meeting for Allentown Housing Authority presentation
The agenda lists only a special meeting and presentation by the Allentown Housing Authority without specific projects or votes. This appears to be procedural boilerplate or an informational briefing rather than a policy or budget decision. Residents should check the city website for details on the housing authority's…
Appeal to allow two multi‑family apartments at 246 Lehigh St in the Little Lehigh project
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider three appeals for variances from the zoning code. One appeal seeks to build two multi‑family apartment buildings at 246 Lehigh St, despite a height shortfall. Another requests to convert a vacant staffing office at 1130‑1140 Union Blvd to vehicle sales, a use not permitted in its…
Luzerne County opioid commission reviews grant applications
The Luzerne County Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement will consider funding requests for K-9 programs, recovery housing, and mobile health clinics. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes.
Committee to review noise regulations and a $50,000 budget amendment
The Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss updates to city noise ordinances and a supplemental budget appropriation. The session includes reviews of two specific bills regarding land use sound levels and loan repayments.
Council to authorize financing OpenGov software via Univest Bank
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Easton DCED to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant, a Multimodal Transportation Grant, and a Hotel Tax Grant. It will also consider a resolution to finance the implementation of OpenGov software through Univest Bank. Additional agenda items…
Board approves $6.33M Human Services Block Grant Plan and multiple contracts
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract approvals, project close‑outs, and the FY 2026‑2027 Human Services Block Grant Plan. Items include a $58,533 addendum for 9‑1‑1 emergency communications, a $17,585.55 IT services contract with CDW‑G, and close‑outs for electrical and plumbing work…
Planning Commission will consider Habitat for Humanity subdivision at 432‑434 S. Washington St.
The July 20 meeting will review a subdivision proposal from Habitat for Humanity for the 432‑434 South Washington Street site (SLD26‑00228). It will also include a presentation on updating the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, with no formal action requested. The agenda provides for public comment limited to…
Council to consider ordinance allowing mobile device use at public meetings
The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will consider ordinances adjusting salaries, budget lines, and position classifications, as well as a new rule to permit temporary unlocking of mobile devices at public meetings to facilitate public access and recording under the Sunshine Act. Also scheduled is a possible…
Public hearing on special exception for short‑term rental at 98 Highland Ave
The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The hearing concerns a Special Exception request under section 319‑27(15) of the Borough Code for a short‑term rental at 98 Highland Avenue, which is in the Residential Low Density Zoning District. The applicants…
County approves $771.7 million behavioral health contract
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a series of contract approvals and grant acceptances. Highlights include a $771,690,481 agreement with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania for a HealthChoices Behavioral Health program, a $2,158,002 contract with BARC Developmental Services for intellectual disability…
Review of new condo construction and property repairs
The Historic Architectural Review Board will consider a proposal for six new condos at 79 N. Hanover St. The board will also review administrative approvals for siding and shingle replacements.
Board to vote on $55,396.80 Taser contract for Probation
The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for eight Taser 7s and related equipment, funded by a JRI-2 grant. Other actions include adopting a proclamation for Park and Recreation Professionals Day, approving contracts for a postage machine and foster care…
Planning Commission to consider a Data Center ordinance for the Heavy Industrial district
The Norristown Planning Commission will meet on July 14, 2026 to discuss two proposals. One is a text amendment (26-03) to allow rowhouse standards in the Multi-Family Residential District. The other is Ordinance 26-04 to amend Chapter 320 of the General Laws of Norristown and set regulations for Data Centers and…
New residential and medical office developments under review
The commission will consider a rezoning amendment regarding data center uses and public notice requirements. They will also review a resubmission for a 7-story apartment building on Allen Street and a sketch plan for a medical office at Tilghman Street.
Planning Commission to review sketch plans and vape shop ordinance
The Planning Commission will discuss sketch plans for properties on W. Gay Street and W. Washington Street. The body will also review townhome projects on South High Street and S. Walnut Street, and discuss a vape shop ordinance.
Board reviews high-rise development and school use applications
The Zoning Hearing Board will consider several appeals regarding land use and building requirements. Key items include a proposed 37-story mixed-use tower, a charter school special use application, and requests for professional offices and childcare centers.
Advisory Council to discuss advocacy on aging services budget and protective services
The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will review and approve minutes from April 2026, discuss expiring council terms, and hear a volunteer update noting the end of RSVP. The main discussion will focus on advocacy priorities including Skill Games, Older Adult Protective Services (OAPSA), the PENNCARE…
Planning Commission to consider 12-unit apartment building at 37 N 2nd Street
The commission will accept a resignation, consider a waiver request for a mini golf course at 1449 Chestnut Street, discuss a 12-unit apartment building at 37 N 2nd Street, and review an NPDES modification for The Fields at Indian Creek. They will also elect a new chairman and review bills from Hanover Engineering…
Authority to elect officers, update RFPs, consider 332 Front St release
The Redevelopment Authority will hold its annual election of officers, review financial reports and invoices, and receive updates on RFPs for properties at 725 N 10th Street and 540 Hamilton Street. New business includes possible approval to release an RFP for 332 Front Street. An executive session is scheduled for…
Housing Authority approves budget and annual plan for July meeting
The Altoona Housing Authority will meet on July 14, 2026, to approve minutes, bills, and financial statements. The body previously approved the annual agency plan, capital fund submission, and budget for the upcoming year.
Committee to discuss eliminating parking requirements borough-wide
The Code Enforcement and Land Planning Committee will discuss and possibly advance several items, including transit-oriented design for small parcels, a townhouse text amendment, and conditional use applications. They will also consider adopting new property maintenance and fire codes and a proposed ordinance to…
Habitat for Humanity seeks variance for duplex units on S. Washington Street
The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Adams County Habitat for Humanity to construct two duplex dwelling units at 432-434 S. Washington Street. The proposed lots would not meet the minimum 20-foot lot width or 5-foot side setback requirements for the R-2 Moderate Density…
Easton City Council to consider development and lease agreements
City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license and CDBG. The body is deciding on several property agreements, including the Lynden Project and the Timothy House, as well as updates to city fees and parking restrictions.
Allentown discusses zoning for data centers and updates to vacant property laws
The committee is reviewing several personnel reclassifications within the Bureau of Health and CDBG Administration. They are also considering a new ordinance regarding vacant and at-risk properties and discussing encampment policies.
City Council to authorize lease and development agreements
The Easton City Council will consider resolutions authorizing lease agreements with the Housing Authority of Easton and the Rock Church, approving a community block grant agreement with Northampton County, and authorizing development projects at 101 S. Third St. and Eddyside Pool.
Zoning board dead storage facility, 11 variance requests
Norristown's Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on 11 applications for variances and special exceptions, including requests for duplexes, a triplex restoration, a dead storage facility, and sign and parking variances. The board will decide whether to grant relief from zoning code requirements in R-2…
Public hearing on $127,226 in CDBG funds for Gettysburg
The Borough Council is holding a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the proposed use of $127,226 in FY2026 Community Development Block Grant funds from Pennsylvania. Eligible activities include water/sewer, streets, housing rehabilitation, recreation, historic preservation, and more. A second hearing on July…
Council to discuss Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) adoption
The Borough Council will discuss several items including a Building Vacancy Registry presentation, CDBG updates, a sick leave donation policy, and ongoing revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) and the Transient Retail Business Ordinance. The meeting also includes public comment periods…
Zoning board reviews multifamily housing and childcare site-use appeals
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board will evaluate three zoning appeals and special use requests for residential and care facilities. Members will decide whether to grant exceptions for building designs, driveway access, and land-use rules at specific city locations. Applicants must appear to present their cases before…
Board discusses airport fee structures and upcoming budget requests
The board will elect new officers and discuss proposed fee structures presented by the Airpark HOA. Members will also review the 2027 budget request and prepare an annual presentation for the Town Council.
County Council approves $5M EPA grant for recycling center project
The Delaware County Council will consider accepting a $4.998 million grant from the EPA to fund the Delaware County Transfer Station Reimagined project, alongside various contract amendments and grant approvals.
County approves $1.8 M increase to Sysco food contract
The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contract extensions and increases, including a $1,800,000 increase for Sysco food products. They will also approve contracts for emergency communications hardware, youth services, and housing programs, and adopt a $14,000 budget adjustment for Emergency…
Council to vote on $800K homeless outreach agreement
Pittsburgh's Standing Committees will consider a resolution authorizing an $800,000 agreement with Allegheny County to fund expanded outreach for individuals experiencing homelessness. Other notable items include the sale of dozens of tax-delinquent properties, a $108,296.64 litigation settlement, and a rezoning…
Board to vote on $10M bond for capital projects
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 1 of 2026, authorizing a $10 million general obligation note to finance 2026 capital projects. The meeting also includes adopting proclamations for Safe and Secure Firearm Storage Month and Elder Abuse Prevention Month, approving a $250,000 CASH grant for…
Wayne County Behavioral & Developmental Programs board reviews staffing and program status
The Advisory Board is meeting to review administrator reports on staffing vacancies and personnel changes. The agenda includes discussions on program status for ID, BH, and Psych Rehab, as well as housing at Fair Avenue and Transitional Living Apartments.
Council to advertise zoning amendment, approve $231k in Mt. Vernon Street work
The council will vote to advertise a zoning ordinance amendment affecting district and parking regulations. It will also consider approving two pay applications totaling $231,284.25 for the Mt. Vernon Street 'Dig Once' construction project and discuss road repaving bids, a stormwater landscaping contractor, and a HARB…
Zoning board to decide on 3-unit conversion and child care home
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on two appeals. One seeks to convert a single-family home at 827 N 5th St into three dwelling units, requiring a variance for excess units and insufficient parking. The other requests a special exception to establish a group child care home at 767 E…
Commissioners consider eminent‑domain easement for property in Starrucca Borough
The board will vote on a resolution to declare taking under eminent domain for a temporary and permanent easement of a property in Starrucca Borough. They will also consider a First‑Time Homebuyers grant for a property in Honesdale Borough, an addendum to the Spartan LTC contract for medical services at the county…
City Council to vote on FY2027 budget and zoning changes
Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets. Other major items include a Home Rule Charter amendment to create Creative Philadelphia, several zoning map changes, and disposition of city-owned properties via the Land Bank. Public comment will be heard on bills on second reading.