URA Homeowner Assistance Program

City of Pittsburgh / URA (Housing Opportunity Fund)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs URA Homeowner Assistance Program in its Pittsburgh, PA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Grants up to $35,000 for home rehab and improvement. Must address City code violations first. Priority for households at or below 30% AMI, seniors 66+, veterans, families with children under 5, and individuals with disabilities. 10-year deed restriction.

At or below 80% AMI, City of Pittsburgh homeowner

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $35,000 grant, no repayment if you stay 10 years
  • Must address City code violations first
  • Priority: veterans, seniors 66+, families w/ kids under 5
  • Apply via ACTION-Housing at homeallegheny@actionhousing.org

How to Apply

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Program phone: 412-248-0021

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Your application paperwork

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).
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for URA Homeowner Assistance Program in Pittsburgh, PA?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $35,000 grant. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for URA Homeowner Assistance Program in Pittsburgh?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for URA Homeowner Assistance Program in Pittsburgh, PA?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Pittsburgh / URA (Housing Opportunity Fund); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 412-248-0021. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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