1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in the City of Pittsburgh, checked against the official page.
| Program | Amount | Type | First-time buyer | Income limit | Price limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance | Up to $7,500 (under 80% AMI) or $5,000 (80%-115% AMI) | Deferred loan | Required | Not stated | Not stated | Offered |
Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA)
0% interest, 5-year deferred loan for homes in the City of Pittsburgh.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗
You may also qualify for 5 statewide Pennsylvania programs. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.
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Many down payment programs require a homebuyer class or counseling session. These agencies are approved by HUD and offer pre-purchase counseling or homebuyer education, usually free or low cost. From HUD's housing counselor list ↗, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.
Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance from Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) (Up to $7,500 (under 80% AMI) or $5,000 (80%-115% AMI)).
The official pages state: Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance: Required.
0% interest, 5-year deferred loan for homes in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sometimes. Pennsylvania also has 5 statewide programs listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.
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