REHAB FOR RESALE
A neighborhood revitalization program transforming vacant properties in Pittsburgh’s Hilltop communities into quality, energy-efficient, affordable homes.
Our Rehab for Resale program acquires and rehabilitates homes across the Hilltop neighborhoods, with a focus on long-term community stabilization, equitable development, and preservation of the existing neighborhoods.
The program combines public, nonprofit, and private partnerships to deliver fully renovated homes for households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
HOMES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
All homes are energy efficient for ongoing affordability
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High-efficiency upgrades
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Modern and durable finishes with quartz countertops
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Brand new kitchen and laundry appliances
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ALLENTOWN
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11 E. Amanda:
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2 Bed | 1 Bath
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SALES PRICE: $130,000
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$40,000 buyer-side subsidy in the form of a second deferred mortgage
HIGH-EFFICIENCY UPGRADES:
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High-efficiency modulating heat pump HVAC system
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Solar Panels: 8 solar electric modules rated at 430 Watts
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KNOXVILLE
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424 Suncrest Street:
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3 Bed | 1 Bath
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Detached Garage
SALES PRICE: $165,000
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$40,000 buyer-side subsidy in the form of a second deferred mortgage
HIGH-EFFICIENCY UPGRADES:
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Dual fuel system — high-efficiency gas furnace with modulating heat pump system
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High-efficiency hybrid heat pump water heater
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This initiative emphasizes community-driven redevelopment by coordinating with neighborhood organizations and integrating sustainability-conscious rehabilitation practices. The broader vision is to interrupt cycles of vacancy and deterioration while creating pathways to stable homeownership, reinvestment, and long-term neighborhood resilience throughout Pittsburgh’s Hilltop communities.
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PILOT HOME:
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Henger Street in the St. Clair neighborhood
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Sold to a local low-income family in 2025
PHASE I: 4 HOMES
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2 homes for sale by the end of June, 2026 (see details above)
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2 additional homes are scheduled to begin construction immediately following the completion of the first two homes
PHASE II
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6 single-family homes are currently being acquired
Rehab for Resale exists thanks to funders and collaboration partners, including Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA), Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB), Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB), OWNPGH, Affordable Housing Program (AHP), For-Sale Development Program (FSDP), Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE), Energy Efficiency Empowerment, Housing Recovery Program-Developer (HRP-D), PNC Bank, WesBanco Bank, and Brentwood Bank.