Homeowner Assistance Program
The Homeowner Assistance Program provides grants to eligible homeowners for rehabilitating and improving their homes.
The Homeowner Assistance Program provides financial assistance up to $35,000 to homeowners for rehabilitating and improving their homes within the City of Pittsburgh. Funds must be used to address any major City code violations prior to any general repairs.
The URA is partnering with ACTION-Housing, Inc. on a pilot round of the Homeowner Assistance Program. Applications will be accepted from Friday, February 14, 2025 through Friday, March 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM. EST.
A limited number of grants will be awarded. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and priority criteria below before applying.
Funding Uses
The Homeowner Assistance Program is made possible through the City of Pittsburgh's Housing Opportunity Fund. The program provides grants that may be used for the following:
- To bring homes into compliance with City of Pittsburgh codes
- To undertake energy efficiency improvements
- To undertake eligible general property improvements
Priority Applicants
Applications will not be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants that meet one or multiple of the following criteria are encouraged to apply for this program:
- Households with major code violations
- Households with children ages 5 and under
- Households with seniors (66 years and older)
- Households with individuals or veterans with disabilities
- Households with income at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (see income chart below)
Eligibility Requirements
- Homeowners must reside within the City of Pittsburgh.
- Homeowners must own and reside at the property that is to be improved.
- Homeowners must not have any outstanding County, City, and School District real estate taxes, or be up to date on a payment plan.
- Homeowners must have a current homeowners insurance policy for the property
- Homeowners must earn less than 80% of the Area Median Income (see income chart below)
An application to the program does not guarantee a grant award.
2024 Area Median Income
An applicant's household income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). View the 2024 AMI levels below.
The local AMI is determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Grant Details
- Homeowners may apply for up to $35,000 in financial assistance.
Funds are provided in the form of a grant with a 10-year deed restriction. - If the homeowner sells or transfers the property prior to the 10-year deed restrictive covenant term, the home must be sold to a buyer whose income is below 80% of the Area Median Income.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the HOME Allegheny online portal. New applicants must register for an account within the portal. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload all requested documentation when applying, however it is not required at the time of application.
Application Assistance is Available
To apply, please visit https://actionhousing.org/our-services/home-allegheny-repair-programs/.
If you need assistance, you can call the ACTION Housing hotline at
412-248-0021 or email homeallegheny@actionhousing.org.
Additional support is available in person at the Housing Stabilization Center, located at 415 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The center operates Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed on Fridays.
If you have questions or need assistance, please email homeallegheny@actionhousing.org or call 412-248-0021.