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Home Emergency Loan Program (HELP)
Loans to assist low income City homeowners in correcting emergency conditions as defined by the Allegheny County Health Department
Eligible Borrowers
City of Pittsburgh homeowners with incomes at 50% or less than the area medianEligible Properties
» Home Emergency Loan Program Fact Sheet
(PDF File, 1 page)
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- Owner-occupied residential units
- 1 or 2 unit residences
- Located in the City of Pittsburgh
Eligible Emergency Conditions
- Carbon monoxide hazard
- Gas leak or discontinued gas service
- Severe electrical condition or discontinued electrical service
- No heat in winter conditions (from October through April)
- Severe structural deficiencies
- No water, or no hot water
- Polluted water supply
- Missing sanitary facilities or uncontained or backed-up sewage
- Massive rodent or insect infestation
Loan Information
- Maximum loan -- $5,000 per unit or $7,000 for 2 units
- Interest rate -- 0%
- Term -- up to 10 years
Income Guidelines
Effective Date: March, 2008
| Household Size |
Maximum Income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,000 |
| 2 person | $24,000 |
| 3 person | $27,000 |
| 4 person | $30,000 |
| 5 person | $32,400 |
| 6 person | $34,800 |
For more information about the program, contact any one of the participating lenders or the URA Finance Specialist, Jarmele Fairclaugh at 412-255-6573 or
.