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September 12, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania's First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive

Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvania's first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options - ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth.

The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plan's development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations.

"To make Pennsylvania more competitive, we must cut costs, grow our workforce, and attract more people to live and work in the Commonwealth. A key challenge we face in attracting new residents is the lack of safe, affordable housing - which is why my Administration is focused on delivering commonsense solutions to expand affordable housing and lower housing costs for Pennsylvanians," said Governor Shapiro. "We recognize that Pennsylvania faces unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to housing - that's why we need a comprehensive, coordinated statewide housing plan. We're taking action to build more homes in the communities that need them most, lower costs so families can afford to stay in their homes, repair aging houses, and make sure our seniors can live with dignity and comfort. We're all in this together, and I'm committed to ensuring everyone has access to a place they can truly call home."

Speakers Include:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Mark Dambly, Chief Executive Officer, Pennrose
Barbara Truesdale, resident at Pennrose
Donna Bullock, Chief Executive Officer, Project HOME
Robin Weissman, Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Senator Vincent Hughes
Senator Nikil Saval
Representative Morgan Cephas
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Philadelphia City Council



Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-03, directing his Administration to create Pennsylvanias first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the state's housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable housing options ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to safe, affordable housing and attracting more people to live here in the Commonwealth. .. ..The Executive Order tasks the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) with leading the plans development, working alongside various stakeholders to identify housing needs and devise a strategic response. The Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to expand affordable housing and provide support to the unhoused. It will also ensure a coordinated, multi-agency approach involving state, local, and federal partners, as well as private organizations...<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26552_gov_housingEO_DZ_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>