Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

02/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/12/2026 13:01

Governor Shapiro Unveils Pennsylvania's First-Ever Housing Action Plan to Build More Housing, Reduce Costs, and Create Opportunity for Every Pennsylvanian

February 12, 2026- Philadelphia, PA

Governor Shapiro Unveils Pennsylvania's First-Ever Housing Action Plan to Build More Housing, Reduce Costs, and Create Opportunity for Every Pennsylvanian

Governor Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania's first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address critical housing needs across the Commonwealth, outlining the current state of housing, providing projections on housing needs, and offering nearly thirty strategic initiatives to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

In September 2024, the Governor signed Executive Order 2024-03 directing his Administration to develop a comprehensive plan for building and preserving more homes, breaking down barriers preventing people from finding stable housing, and expanding housing opportunities to ultimately position the Commonwealth as a national leader on housing access and affordability by 2035.

"For too many families in Pennsylvania, housing prices are rising faster than their paychecks and the American dream of owning a home no longer feels possible, but it doesn't have to be this way," said Governor Shapiro. "This plan meets Pennsylvania's housing needs head-on - building more homes, cutting red tape, protecting renters and homeowners, and ensuring our Commonwealth remains the place for people to put down roots, live with the dignity they deserve, and build a future of real opportunity."

Speaker List:
Joe Duffey, President and CEO, NewCourtland
Governor Josh Shapiro
Eunique Carr, Client of Community Legal Services
Secretary Rick Siger, PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, PA Department of Human Services
Senator Nikil Saval, Minority Chairman of the Housing Committee, PA's 1st Senatorial District
Senator Vincent Hughes, PA's 7th Senatorial District
Representative Tarik Khan, PA's 194th House District
Representative Jordan Harris, PA's 186th House District





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