Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation

housing development in step with local neighborhoods

About Us

The Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) was created to initiate, plan, finance, develop and manage housing development throughout Pittsburgh.

In 1994, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) created Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) after recognizing that large sections of the city and county were not being adequately served by either the private development market or by local community development corporations. The URA charged PHDC with the task of initiating, planning, financing, developing, and managing housing development throughout the City of Pittsburgh, emphasizing on development of affordable housing units in low to moderate income census tracts. PHDC is established as a 501 (c) 3, non-profit corporation, whose Board of Directors is appointed by the URA.

The goal of PHDC is to encourage the growth of, and never replace, organizations capable of developing affordable and/or market rate housing. PHDC never works in neighborhoods where it has not been invited and, in those cases where PHDC acts as a sole developer, it always solicits the consent of the local neighborhood development corporation.

PHDC's development partners have traditionally been well established Community Development Corporations (CDCs), but it also works with private developers, faith-based organizations, and other community-based organizations to further the goals of the various city neighborhoods.

Since its inception, PHDC has been involved with the development of nearly 350 units citywide, including affordable single family for-sale new construction, market-rate new construction, single family rehabilitations, and multifamily rental developments.

PHDC Financial Statements

Our Board & Team

Board of Directors

Meet the diverse and talented group of individuals helping guide the PHDC forward.

Lena Andrews, Director
Senior Development Officer,
Action Housing Inc.

Oliver Beasley, Director
Community Development,
Allegheny Conference on Community Development

David R. Brewton, Vice President
Director of Real Estate,
Hazelwood Initiative

Andrew Dash, Director
Deputy Director, Department of City Planning,
City of Pittsburgh

Jerome Jackson, Board President
Executive Director,
Operation Better Block

Colin P. Kelley, Secretary
Chief Executive Officer,
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania

Jennifer Cash Wade, Director
Beltzhoover Consensus

Chris Eberlein, Director
Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager
Huntington Bank

Rebecca Davidson-Wagner, Treaurer

Director of CDFI Investments,URA;
President, Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives (PUI);
Acting President, Pittsburgh Economic and Industrial Development Corporation

Danielle Graham Robinson, Director

Realtor,
eXp Realty

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

Richard Snipe, Executive Director

Daniel Grantham, Assistant Secretary

David Howe, Assistant Secretary

PHDC Staff

Meet our dedicated team advancing the mission and vison of the PHDC.

Richard Snipe

PHDC Executive Director

Phone: 412.255.6586
Email: rsnipe@ura.org

Gloria Taylor

PHDC Program Assistant

Phone: 412.255.6599
Email: gtaylor@ura.org

Justin Belton

Manager of PHDC Housing Development

Phone: 412.255.6672
Email: jbelton@ura.org

David Howe

Manager of PHDC Financial Operations

Phone: 412.255.6629
Email: dhowe@ura.org

Dave Majcher

PHDC Construction Manager

Phone: 412.255.6577
Email: dmajcher@ura.org

Nancy Reis

PHDC Project Development Manager

Phone: 412.255.6658
Email: nreis@ura.org

Canaan Bey

PHDC Construction Manager

Email: cbey@ura.org

Shayla Thompkins

PHDC Program Outreach Specialist

Email: sthompkins@ura.org

Phone: 412.567.4134

Programs

Residential Façade Improvement Program

Please note, this program is boundary-specific. Contact Shayla Thompkins, Program Outreach Specialist, at 412.567.4134 to check for eligibility.

Grant Amount

Homeowners can receive up to $8,000 in matching grant funds, based on household income.

Fees

There is a $150 application fee due upon submittal

Uses

Funds can be used for front and side façades (Min. of 50% of funds must be used on front)

Types of Modifications

Siding replacement
Brick repointing
Painting
Porch repair
Window repair or replacement
Door repair or replacement
Soffit/fascia repair
Gutter repair
Other modifications

Here's what you'll need to apply

Download Program Summary

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Download Application

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Resources

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News and Events

Stay up to date with our advancements in Pittsburgh housing.

News and Press Releases

Walnut Capital and the URA Partner with the Larimer Consensus Group to Bring New Affordable, For-Sale Housing to Larimer Residents

City, Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation and Partners Showcase Affordable Housing Development Projects in the Upper Hill District Neighborhood

PHDC Makes Homeownership Accessible to City of Pittsburgh Residents

In the News

90.5 WESA: Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation Moves Forward With Upper Hill District Investments

WTAE: Hill District affordable housing efforts showcased in city tour

WPXI: Local community groups help make renovated homes affordable

Stories

“What a gift to own a space to cultivate love, acceptance, and grace for myself.”

READ: Emerald Huggins’ Journey to Homeownership

“Buying my home drastically improved our quality of life.”

READ: Sold! Help to Homeownership

Social Media Updates

"My intention is to invest in my neighborhood, my future, and the wellbeing of others around me." After years of...
Posted by Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Last week, URA staff, Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation leadership, and Councilwoman Smith toured 3 recently...
Posted by Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, 21 July 2020