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.
We Want Your Input on Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh!
The City of Pittsburgh provides $10 million every year for the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) to address and support affordable housing needs in Pittsburgh. Each year, the URA conducts a public survey to hear directly from residents about their needs. This input informs how funding may be allocated toward HOF programs in the coming year. The survey will close on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
About the Housing Opportunity Fund
In 2015-2016, the City of Pittsburgh assembled an Affordable Housing Task Force to better understand the affordable housing needs across the City. The Task Force recommended the City establish a Housing Trust Fund, and as a response to the need for affordable housing, the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) was created.
The HOF is overseen by an Advisory Board and a Governing Board. The HOF Advisory Board is composed of 17 Pittsburgh residents with varying occupations and socioeconomic backgrounds, and the URA Board of Directors acts as the Governing Board for the HOF.
The City of Pittsburgh is committing $10 million per year for the next 12 years to address the affordable housing crisis. 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 HOF Programs, please visit the HOF Programs page.
Advisory Board Meetings
Members of the public can watch live on the City Channel Pittsburgh YouTube page.
Please email HOF@ura.org if you require an accessibility accommodation to watch the meeting.
View the full 2026 Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting schedule here.
View the HOF Meeting Agendas and Minutes page for public comment instructions, agendas, and more information related to Advisory Board Meetings.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please email hof@ura.org.