Housing Opportunity Fund
The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF), administered by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, supports the development and preservation of affordable and accessible housing within the City of Pittsburgh.
About the Housing Opportunity Fund
In 2015-2016, the City of Pittsburgh assembled an Affordable Housing Task Force to better understand housing needs across the city. The Task Force recommended establishing a Housing Trust Fund, leading to the creation of the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF). Beginning on January 1, 2018, the City committed $10 million annually for 12 years to help address the affordable housing crisis.
The HOF is overseen by an Advisory Board and a Governing Board. The Advisory Board is composed of 17 Pittsburgh residents representing a range of occupations and socioeconomic backgrounds, while the URA Board of Directors acts as the Governing Board.
The following programs were approved by the Advisory Board, URA Board of Directors, and City Council for the 2026 funding year:
- Rental Gap Program
- Homeowner Assistance Program
- Housing Stabilization Program
- Legal Assistance Program – Tenants
- Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
- For-Sale Development Program
- Legal Assistance Program – Homeowners
- Demonstration Dollars Program
To learn more about the programs, please visit the HOF Programs page.
Advisory Board Meetings
Members of the public can watch meetings live on the City Channel Pittsburgh YouTube page. If you require an accessibility accommodation to view the meeting, please email HOF@ura.org.
View the HOF Meeting Agendas and Minutes page for public comment instructions, agendas, meeting minutes, and additional information.
View the full 2026 Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting schedule here.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please email HOF@ura.org.