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Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to Receive $2 Million for Professional Services Relating to Eviction Prevention.
Written by Amy Whipple
- Last year, Council passed a measure allowing 20% of the City’s Stop the Violence Fund to be used for tenant-protection resources.
- Tenants facing housing instability must be at or below 80% of Pittsburgh’s Area Median Income to qualify for assistance.
- Services include landlord-tenant mediation ahead of eviction proceedings, as well as legal representation if a landlord has filed with the court.
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- City Council · February 4, 2025
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