URA Housing Opportunity Fund

Who We Are

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Housing Opportunity Fund strives to make Pittsburgh a more diverse, vibrant city that is affordable to all.
The Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) is a housing crisis intervention program that provides one-time or short-term (up to 3 months) financial assistance to households who are facing a temporary, non-recurring housing crisis. The Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program (DPCCAP) provides financial assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers in the City who are interested in purchasing an existing or newly constructed residential unit. The Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) and Homeowner Assistance Program PLUS provide up to $30,000 in financial assistance to eligible homeowners for rehabilitating and improving residential owner-occupied properties within the City of Pittsburgh. The Home Accessibility Program for Independence (HAPI) is a grant program to assist homeowners with permanent disabilities to make accessibility modifications for their homes. The Legal Assistance Program (LAP) provides a variety of free housing legal services to eligible tenants and homeowners who live in the City of Pittsburgh.

What We Do

The organization provides the following help to single mothers and children:

• Businesses & Entrepreneurs
• Covid-19
• Developers
• Homeowners
• Housing Opportunity Fund
• Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise
• Workforce Development Initiatives