Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced an update to the housing code that allows the health department to directly intervene and clean up properties posing health hazards.
The policy, which went into effect on Dec. 22, 2025, enables the county to hire contractors to address issues like rodent infestations, mosquito breeding grounds, trash piles and overgrown grass on neglected properties.
These hazards are identified by the county as factors that can contribute to the spread of disease or negatively impact the quality of life across a community…