Pennsylvania Housing Action Plan Survey
Housing Action Plan Overview
On September 12, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024- 03, directing the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), in collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders, to develop a comprehensive Housing Action Plan. The new plan will propose a strategy to help ease the burden of high housing costs in Pennsylvania by increasing the supply and preservation of housing.
Action Plan Timeline
DCED is tasked with presenting a draft of the Housing Action Plan to the Governor by September 12, 2025. The draft will outline strategic planning initiatives and policies to be executed over the next five years to effectively tackle the Commonwealth’s housing shortage.
Key Goals:
Assess and determine Commonwealth-wide, regional, and local housing needs.
Identify goals with measurable outcomes, available resources, and other items DCED believes may be necessary for achieving the goals outlined in the Housing Action Plan.
Identify, review, and assess the effectiveness of housing programs and resources offered by Commonwealth agencies.
Provide recommendations for;
· state housing programs, investments, and policymaking initiatives, and
· for leveraging best practices from the public and private sector to improve housing outcomes across the Commonwealth.
We Want to Hear From You!
Fill out the Housing Action Plan Survey (also available in Español) to share your thoughts and feedback on addressing housing affordability and availability in Pennsylvania.