URA Home Accessibility Program for Independence (HAPI)

City of Pittsburgh / URA

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Grants for homeowners with permanent disabilities to make accessibility modifications. Up to $15,000 for single-unit homes. Landlords may receive up to $7,500 per unit to make units accessible for tenants with disabilities.

Permanent disability, Pittsburgh homeowner

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Ramps, grab bars, accessible bathrooms, widened doorways
  • Landlords eligible up to $7,500/unit for tenant accessibility
  • Permanent disability documentation required
  • Check URA website, funded in rounds

How to Apply

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412-255-6600

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Check ura.org, currently on pause for new applications

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