After years of complaints about soaked walls, creeping mold, and stubborn infestations, the Allegheny County Housing Authority is getting ready to tell residents of the Uansa Village housing complex in McKees Rocks that they may need to move, at least temporarily. The authority says it will offer tenants alternative housing while crews figure out whether the site can safely reopen, a decision that could ultimately end Uansa’s run as a public-housing community. Many residents say they are relieved that something is finally happening, but they worry that any move could send them far from jobs, schools, and key bus lines.
Tenants’ complaints and the authority’s response
Jasmine Jones, who told Channel 11 she has lived at Uansa for about a year, walked reporters through her unit and pointed to rodent droppings inside her kitchen cabinets, saying mice sometimes “come out in groups.” She also showed a bullet hole in the wall and described a past attempt to get into her apartment.
Allegheny County Housing Authority Executive Director Rich Stephenson told reporters the property has been dealing with “pinhole leaks” for “15 to 20 years,” which he said leads to damp conditions and mold that, in turn, attracts rodents. Stephenson said the authority has “made the decision” to relocate residents and will begin calling tenants about moving in the near future, as reported by WPXI.
Where Uansa sits in the housing authority’s portfolio
Uansa Village is listed in the Allegheny County Housing Authority’s directory of managed properties at Helen and Robb streets in McKees Rocks, according to the Allegheny County Housing Authority. That listing confirms that ACHA manages the complex and provides contact information for resident services.
County code changes give officials more tools
County leaders have recently updated the local housing code and expanded the health department’s authority to deal with public-health hazards on problem properties, including rodent infestations and piles of trash. The county’s housing rules, collected in Allegheny County, were revised on Dec. 22, 2025, as part of broader HOUSING For All efforts to protect and improve housing quality across Allegheny County.
What tenants can expect next
ACHA says it will contact residents soon with relocation options, including moves to other authority-run properties or help using housing vouchers. Tenants and advocates point out that even a short-distance move can disrupt work schedules and transit access, especially for households that rely on nearby bus routes.
Advocates also note that the authority has relocated McKees Rocks residents before during redevelopment planning, notably around Hays Manor, which stirred debate about how clearly officials explained the process and where families were ultimately placed, according to reporting by PublicSource…