Two weeks are left to apply for the Home Accessibility Program for Independence. Applications close on July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eligible homeowners can apply today to receive grant funds between $1,000 to $15,000 for accessibility modifications to their homes. www.ura.org/pages/ho...

Childcare businesses like Each One Teach One are so important for our local economy. Funding for childcare has huge effects on neighbors and their families. With this funding, there are more seats for children, including seats for those in need of financial assistance, and more jobs for caregivers.

Eds and meds continue to make Pittsburgh strong. Today, the URA and our partner Invest PGH closed on a loan with Thiopoly, a pharmaceutical device startup that makes IoT-connected devices for medication management.

The URA is leasing 1,200 square feet of space at the new music venue in the Lower Hill, Citizens Live at the Wylie. The space faces Wylie Avenue, and it is available for lease starting in November 2026. Interested parties should contact Julia McMahon, URA Senior Project Manager, at [email protected].

For sale: 838 Eureka Street in Allentown You can stop by tomorrow, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an open house to learn more about the property and meet with the realtor.

Last month, Hazelwood Initiative kicked off the renovation of 35 affordable rental homes with funding from the City of Pittsburgh's Housing Opportunity Fund. Preserving affordable housing helps Pittsburghers remain in their homes and prevents displacement in our neighborhoods.

The URA Regular Board Meeting will occur Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room at 412 Blvd. of the Allies and online. For more information on the agenda and public comment instructions, visit the URA's website. www.ura.org/pages/board-...

Small business office hours at the Homewood CEC are rescheduled for the rest of the year. You can find Lynnette at 622 N. Homewood Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 29, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, and Dec. 2. Stop by to learn more about how we can help your small business grow and meet your goals

The July 2026 meeting of the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board is next Tuesday, July 7, at 2 p.m. It will be held in-person at 412 Blvd of the Allies, or you can watch the meeting via City Channel Pittsburgh on YouTube.

The URA has released its 2025 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Report, detailing how the fund is creating and preserving quality, affordable housing across the City of Pittsburgh. Highlights of our work last year include:

The URA offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. The offices will reopen on Monday, July 6.

The URA offices will be closed Monday, June 29, 2026, in observance of the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. We'll reopen on Tuesday.

The URA is requesting proposals for the redevelopment of scattered site properties in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood into high quality housing.

The URA wants to keep your family at home in the City of Pittsburgh. Eligible homeowners can apply today to receive grant funds between $1,000 to $15,000 for accessibility modifications to their homes. Learn more and apply by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM. www.ura.org/pages/home-a...

Today, we honor the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black culture, resilience, and contributions to our nation.

The URA offices are closed tomorrow, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth. We'll be back open on Monday.

The URA's partner Invest PGH offers forgivable, no-interest loans for licensed childcare businesses in Pittsburgh through the Childcare Reinvestment Business Fund. With the help of this program, businesses like Kristee Cammack's A Giving Heart are adding childcare spots for families who need it.

The URA Regular Board Meeting will occur Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room at 412 Blvd. of the Allies and online. For more information on the agenda and public comment instructions, visit the URA's website. www.ura.org/pages/board-...

June is National Homeownership Month, and the URA is here to support you, wherever you are in your homeownership journey.

Another storefront in Garfield is full of life thanks to Los Sabrosos, a dance and fitness organization dedicated to helping individuals find freedom, passion, self-expression, and self-confidence through movement.

Here's a snapshot of how we supported residents and businesses in Q1 this year: 🏙️ Invested $1.6 million for the creation or preservation of affordable housing 💼 Provided $798,000 in loans and grants to help grow local, small businesses 🏘️ Supported 9 new homeowners with down payment assistance

The Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, is cancelled. The next meeting will take place on July 7 at 2:00 PM.

Did you know that the URA can connect you with free legal services for foreclosure prevention, estate planning, or tangled titles? Homeowners in Pittsburgh who earn less than 80% of the area median income may qualify for these services, made possible through the Housing Opportunity Fund.

The URA is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of a riverfront site in the Southside. Located at S. 18th Street and S. Riverside Mews, the long-vacant property purchased by the URA in 1995 offers an opportunity for development in a walkable community near the East Carson Street business district

Proposals for the redevelopment of 6.82 acres of the Lower Hill into housing are due June 9! More RFP details are on the URA website and in the post below.

The URA offices are closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. The URA will resume regular business hours on Tuesday.

We want your input! Every year, the URA conducts a survey to hear from residents about their affordable housing needs in Pittsburgh. This is your opportunity to inform how the City and the URA may use the Housing Opportunity Fund to better serve our city. ura.org/hof-survey-2027-english

The URA joined our partners today to celebrate Smithfield Lofts as the future home of 46 new apartments in Downtown! We're proud to invest $3.25m in support of this project as part of our Downtown investment strategy.

The URA Regular Board Meeting will occur Thurs., May 14, at 2:00 pm in the Lower Level Conference Room at 412 Blvd. of the Allies and online. Starting May 14, the URA will stream the meeting on the URA YouTube channel. For info on the agenda and public comment instructions, visit the URA's website.

The URA's Commercial Facade Grant Program is open until May 29! We're partnering with the City of Pittsburgh through the Main and Main Initiative to provide grants of up to 75% of renovation costs, with a maximum award of $20,000.

Are you ready to tackle a fixer-upper? The Pittsburgh Land Bank is holding two info sessions on May 16 and May 21 for folks to learn how to make a house like this into your dream home.

We're celebrating all of our small businesses in the city during PA Small Business Week, especially our borrowers! If you're opening or running a small business here, we can connect you to technical assistance and financing. Fill out an intake form on the URA website to get started.

When people have a stable home, they have the foundation to raise their families, stay healthy, & build a future. Proud to deliver $1M in federal funding to Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to turn vacant downtown office space into affordable homes. Thanks for joining us Mayor!

The May meeting of the HOF Advisory Board is next Tuesday, May 5 at 2 p.m. It will be held in-person at 412 Blvd of the Allies, or you can watch the meeting via City Channel Pittsburgh on YouTube. More information on the agenda and public comment is on the URA website. www.ura.org/pages/hof-me...

We 💛 our small businesses! If you’re in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, don't miss these local entrepreneurs, supported by the URA and Invest PGH, who are tapping into the energy of the Draft to reach new customers and be a part of Pittsburgh's momentum and growth.

Day 1 of Draft weekend, with record breaking attendance ✔️🏈 We had a great time representing our city and will be out again today at 604 Liberty Ave. and around Downtown.

market square is so back

BREAKING: Market Square has officially re-opened and is ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for the NFL Draft.

We did a little spring cleaning to our building at 604 Liberty Ave. Come by Thursday or Friday afternoon to talk to us about what we do around the city!

Arts Landing is now open, and we’re so excited to add this vibrant, family-friendly destination to the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Kudos to @culturaltrust.bsky.social and their many partners for bringing this to life in just 22 months!

The URA is requesting proposals for the redevelopment of 6.8 acres of the Lower Hill. We're looking for housing development plans with affordable or market-rate units, and we are open to mixed-use proposals with first floor commercial spaces.

New artist spaces are coming to Downtown Pittsburgh. TGY Partners is leading a multi-phase effort to restore the building at 308 7th Avenue into a vibrant space centered on arts, culture and creative enterprise.

Does your storefront need new windows, doors, paint or signage? Pittsburgh businesses can apply for a facade renovation grant that will fund up to 75% of renovation costs, with a maximum award of $20,000.

Lynnette is ready for small business office hours this week! You can catch her tomorrow, Tuesday the 14th at 622 N. Homewood Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and we've added new hours at the Hill CDC on Wednesday the 15th at 2015 Centre Ave. in the Hill District from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Today, the URA Board of Directors took another key step forward for Downtown Pittsburgh’s future!

We're ready for solar! The remediation of this brownfield site in Swisshelm Park is substantially complete. With just a few small items to complete this summer, the URA is preparing to enter into a lease agreement with Capital Good Fund for the construction of a 2MW solar farm on the site.

The URA Regular Board Meeting will occur on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Lower Level Conference Room of 412 Boulevard of the Allies and online. For more information on the agenda and public comment instructions, visit the URA website. www.ura.org/pages/board-...

URA offices are closed tomorrow for Good Friday. See you on Monday!

New small business office hours just dropped. Catch us in the Hill or in Homewood for any questions you might have about running a small business.

The April 7 meeting of the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board is cancelled. Their next meeting will take place in May. To view the cancellation notice, visit the URA website. www.ura.org/pages/hof-me...