Pa. Senate committee advances bill toward eliminating homeless encampments

Pa. Senate committee advances bill toward eliminating homeless encampments

HARRISBURG — A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate proposes to empower municipalities to swiftly remove unauthorized homeless encampments from public streets and private property while also giving neighbors recourse to push local government to act.

Bill which would allow counties to collected more for blight funds passes Senate committee - The Shenandoah Sentinel

HARRISBURG - Legislation that would provide additional funding to take down blighted buildings moved out of a State Senate Committee Wednesday. Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) introduced Senate Bill 345, which would increase the maximum allowable fee counties can add to the recording of deeds and mortgages by $1 and tie the level to inflation.

Senator Kane Announces Over $4 Million in Housing And Homelessness Prevention Funding for the 9th District

HARRISBURG, PA − June 11, 2025 − State Senator John I. Kane today announced that the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has approved funding for multiple projects in Chester and Delaware Counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program. “These grants represent critical investments in our communities’ housing infrastructure and support services,” said Senator Kane. “The organizations r…

State Funds Nearly $27 Million in Homelessness Prevention Programs, Including Support for Jefferson County

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger on Tuesday announced nearly $27 million in investments to provide supportive services that will help prevent and address homelessness for individuals and families in 38 counties. DCED approved $12.3 million in funding through the HOME-American Rescue Plan Supportive Services Program (HOME-ARP SS) and $14.6 million through the HOME-American Rescue…