Senators ID barriers to housing in Pennsylvania: ‘Everything takes too damn long’

Pa. lawmakers explore options to boost housing development, affordability

Testimony provided this week to a panel of Pennsylvania Senate Republicans reaffirmed concerns around the state of housing in the commonwealth – it’s increasingly unaffordable to buy or develop, existing stock is far too low, and solutions are necessary to…

Answers sought by Pa. lawmakers to boost housing development, affordability

HARRISBURG — Testimony provided this week to a panel of Pennsylvania Senate Republicans reaffirmed concerns around the state of housing in the commonwealth — it’s increasingly unaffordable to buy or develop, existing stock is far too low and solutions are…

PA Senate Committee discuss affordable housing issues with local officials

LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Lack of affordable housing may impede growth, and local officials looked toward a Senate committee to address the issues. More jobs have opened up in areas like Bedford and Somerset Counties. The only problem is the dwindling number of homes available in the area. "The key is where are the [...]

Senators ID barriers to housing in Pennsylvania: ‘Everything takes too damn long’

Housing is top of mind for Pennsylvania's elected officials going into this budget year, from governor down to rank-and-file lawmakers. (Photo by Barbara Barrett/Stateline)Permitting reform, state grant funding and coordinated zoning approvals would all boost Pennsylvania’s homebuilding industry and revitalize local economies, according to testimony before a panel of state Senate Republicans on Wednesday.  Advocates, elected officials, construct…

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain

Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis.