Rental Assistance Resources

For Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Residents

🏠 City & County Resources

  • Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) – Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF)
    Support for rent, utilities, and eviction prevention.
    📞 (412) 255-6694
    🌐 www.ura.org/pages/housing-opportunity-fund
  • Allegheny County Department of Human Services
    May refer you to active rental or utility assistance programs.
    📞 Call 2-1-1
    🌐 www.alleghenycounty.us
  • Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)
    Help with budgeting, housing stability, and referrals.
    📞 1-800-298-0237
    🌐 www.fecpgh.org
  • City Cuts
    Providing free lawncare to city residents.
    📞 (412) 255-2621
    🌐pittsburghpa.gov

💼 Nonprofit & Community Support

  • Action Housing
    Emergency rent help & housing counseling.
    📞 (412) 281-2102
    🌐 www.actionhousing.org
  • Salvation Army – Western PA
    Limited emergency rent & utility funds.
    📞 (412) 446-1500
    🌐 www.wpa.salvationarmy.org
  • Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh
    Rental, utility, and family support services.
    📞 (412) 456-6999
    🌐 www.ccpgh.org
  • Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)
    Free legal help for eviction & housing disputes.
    📞 (866) 761-6572
    🌐 www.nlsa.us
  • Community Human Services (CHS)
    Rental assistance, housing stabilization, and support services for individuals at risk of homelessness.
    📞 (412) 246-1600
    🌐 www.chscorp.org
  • Auberle
    Support for youth, families, and housing-insecure individuals. May offer rental assistance and case management.
    📞 (412) 673-5856
    🌐 www.auberle.org

🔍 Find More Help

  • 2-1-1 Southwest PA (United Way)
    Call 2-1-1 or visit www.pa211sw.org to find open programs near you.
  • COMPASS – PA State Benefits Portal
    Apply for rental help, LIHEAP, SNAP, and more.
    🌐 www.compass.state.pa.us

Need Help Now? Start by calling 2-1-1 or visiting pa211sw.org