Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP)
OPDC is the administrator for Oakland residents to apply for the URA’s Homeowner Assistance Program. Contact Elly Fisher, Deputy Director, at 412.621.7863 ext. 221 or efisher@opdc.org for more information.
Learn more about HAP here.
OPDC’s Oakland Community Land Trust connects eligible Oakland homeowners with financial assistance to address critical home repairs.
Illa Jean, CLT homeowner
“In the 25 years I’ve lived here, I’ve spent every bit of energy and money into restoring my home. It’s a source of great pride.”
Senior Oakland homeowners over the age of 55 and at or below 80% of the area median income may be eligible to receive up to $22,500 for home repairs when they join the Oakland Community Land Trust (CLT).
By joining the CLT, homeowners can continue to own and live in their home knowing that the home will always be part of the community.
Eligible homeowners must:
Own and occupy their home as their primary residence
Be current on their property taxes or on a tax payment plan
Have current homeowners insurance
Income qualify (see chart below)
Contact Elly Fisher, Deputy Director, at 412.621.7863 ext. 221 or efisher@opdc.org for more information.
The Senior Aging in Place program is made possible through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Neighborhood Assistance Program with corporate partners Northwest Savings, UPMC Health Plan, and Wexford Science + Technology.