URA Home Accessibility Program for Independence (HAPI)
City of Pittsburgh / URA
About This Program
Grants for homeowners with permanent disabilities to make accessibility modifications. Up to $15,000 for single-unit homes. Landlords may receive up to $7,500 per unit to make units accessible for tenants with disabilities.
Permanent disability, Pittsburgh homeowner
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-16; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Pittsburgh, PA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- URA Homeowner Assistance Program Up to $35,000 grant
- OwnPGH Homeownership Program Up to $90,000 grant
- URA Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Up to $7,500 (below 80% AMI) or $5,000 (80-115% AMI)
- URA Residential Facade Improvement Program Up to $8,000 matching grant
Key Details
- Ramps, grab bars, accessible bathrooms, widened doorways
- Landlords eligible up to $7,500/unit for tenant accessibility
- Permanent disability documentation required
- Check URA website, funded in rounds
How to Apply
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Prepare your application
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Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Check ura.org, currently on pause for new applications
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