City of Pittsburgh renters may receive up to $3,000, and homeowners may receive up to $6,000 in housing assistance.
The Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) is a housing crisis intervention program that provides one time or short term financial assistance to households who are currently facing a temporary housing crisis.
This program assists with:
- Move-in assistance (first and last month's rent, application fees, security deposit)
- Utilities (arears and upcoming)
- Mortgage assistance (if not in Act 91)
- Legal assistance
The maximum total assistance for renters is $3,000, and the maximum for homeowners is $6,000. Applicants can apply for the program once every five years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a renter or homeowner in the City of Pittsburgh
- Renters must have income at or below 50% AMI, and homeowners must be at or below 80% AMI (see income chart below)
- Property taxes must be current or must be on a payment plan
- Must develop a housing stability plan with a service provider
How to Apply:
- Make sure you have the following documents in order to receive financial assistance:
- Identification - Driver's license, state ID, passport, any photo ID
- Income Documentation - W-2, pay stubs, unemployment letter, letter from employer
- Proof of Need - late/eviction notice, lease, utility bills
- Confirm that you are eligible based on the income limits above
- Call 2-1-1 to be screened for the Housing Stabilization Program. Calls are free and confidential. interpreter services are available in over 140 languages.
- Apply By Phone
- Dial 211 from your phone
- Text your zip code to United Way at 898-211
- Apply By Chatroom
- There is a chat window located in the bottom right corner of the screen on the 211 website.
- Apply By Website Form
- Go to United Way SWPA's website
- Hover over the About Us tab at the top to view a list of options
- Click Contact Us
- From there, you can fill out the form to be put in touch with a United Way Representative