The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh offers several housing programs that offer financial assistance, including rental, utility, and mortgage assistance; down payment and closing cost assistance; and accessibility modification assistance.
For City of Pittsburgh residents only.
Assistance Programs
Housing Stabilization Program
This program offers one-time or short-term (up to three months) rental, mortgage, or utility assistance to households that are facing a temporary, non-recurring housing crisis.
Program Information (English) (Arabic) (Chinese) (Nepali) (Spanish) (Swahili)
Apply
To determine your eligibility and apply, contact the Allegheny Housing Stabilization Center.
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- By phone: Contact the center at 412-255-6600.
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- Email: inforequest@ura.org
Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
This program provides financial assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers in the City of Pittsburgh. To be eligible, individuals must:
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- have an annual gross household income that does not exceed 115% of the Area Median Income,
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- be purchasing the home as their primary residence and have their name on the deed, and
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- must not have any outstanding City, School, and County real estate taxes (or must be on a payment plan for at least six months).
Program Information (English) (Arabic) (Chinese) (Nepali) (Spanish) (Swahili)
Apply
Submit this application to Victoria Jackson, Senior Program Assistant, at vjackson@ura.org.
Homeowner Assistance for Independence Program
This program assists homeowners with permanent disabilities to make accessibility modifications for their homes. Homeowners can receive up to $10,000 in modifications. Landlords can receive up to $5,000 in modifications. Accessibility modifications can include, but are not limited to:
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- exterior ramps,
- chair gliders or lifts,
- door widening,
- bathroom modifications,
- visual doorbells, and
- lowering kitchen counters.
View the full program information.
Apply
Submit this application to Victoria Jackson, Senior Program Assistant, at vjackson@ura.org.
Learn More
To learn more and view additional programs, visit the URA website.
