Representative Nancy Guenst, whose jurisdiction includes Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland and part of Abington, has introduced a bill with Rep. Jim Prokopiak to address housing affordability in Pennsylvania.

House Bill 914 seeks to establish limits on how much a landlord can raise rent, aligning increases with inflation and wage growth, which would help keep housing affordable for Pennsylvanians. According to Guenst, 43% of Pennsylvanian renters are considered rent-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their monthly income on rent.

“As housing costs continue to climb, many Pennsylvanians are being priced out of their homes, and that is unacceptable,” Guenst said. “This bill is about fairness and stability, offering a practical solution that would help ensure working families can stay in their homes and afford basic necessities.”

“As legislators, we have a duty to protect the wellbeing of our constituents, and that includes ensuring they have access to affordable housing,” Prokopiak, who represents Falls, Morrisville, Tullytown and part of Middletown in Bucks County, said. “This legislation will provide critical protections by instituting reasonable limits on rent increases, ensuring they don’t outpace inflation or wage growth. It’s time for Pennsylvania to take action and adopt solutions that help make our state a more affordable place to live.”

House Bill 914 is currently under consideration in the PA House Housing & Community Development Committee.

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