Using Surveillance to Protect Thousands of Low-Income Properties
The Allegheny County Housing Authority (ACHA) was founded in 1937 with the mission to provide low-income families and senior citizens in Allegheny County with safe and decent housing. By using innovative housing designs, involving residents in decision-making, and implementing creative programs, the ACHA strives to improve the image of public housing and help families make progress on the road to self-sufficiency.
A political subdivision of the state of Pennsylvania, the ACHA is federally funded and owns and operates roughly 3,300 low-income public housing units, including 20 high-rise buildings and 19 family sites located in and around Pittsburgh. The housing authority also manages approximately 5,800 additional low-income properties under the Section 8 housing program.