The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania has released an updated, interactive report on eviction rates in 2024. It evaluates how eviction filings and filing rates have changed over time, highlighting the communities where these changes are concentrated. Find the full report here.

While eviction filings are on still on the rise, PA is seeing an increased number of cases being withdrawn. This can be attributed to remaining emergency rental assistance dollars and the existence of eviction prevention programs in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is home to over 1.6 million renter households and a third are struggling with rent cost burden. This rent burden can lead to untenable situations, especially for the 425,212 extremely low-income renter households that are severely cost burdened. Many renters are forgoing basic necessities like food or medicine to make the rent. During the pandemic, the robust financial assistance programs and tenant protections afforded to struggling families cut the eviction crisis in half. Unfortunately, as those resources and protections dry up, there is a return to pre-pandemic filing rates.

During the pandemic, numerous eviction prevention programs were implemented across the state using Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds. These programs have continued to achieve success in keeping tenants housed, providing crucial support even as resources diminish.

This report is an update to “After the Pause: The Rise of Eviction Filings Post-Pandemic.” It evaluates how eviction filings and filing rates have changed over time, highlighting the communities where these changes are concentrated. The analysis is based on eviction filing data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, covering a six-year span from 2018 to 2024. You can also find information on solutions including evidence to make the case and resources to start a program in your community in our eviction prevention resource library.

Interactive Web Report Update- September 2025 – Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania