URA Legal Assistance Program - Homeowners LAP-H

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to act as program administrators for its Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) Legal Assistance Program – Homeowners (LAP-H). The program aims to provide a one-time legal service to clients who are at risk of losing their homes due to foreclosure or facing tangled title and/or estate planning issues. The selected program administrator(s) will be responsible for administering LAP-H's three primary services: Tangled Title, Foreclosure Prevention, and Estate Planning. Key responsibilities include confirming applicant eligibility, providing legal assistance, and submitting invoices for services rendered. • The program is open to homeowners or occupants of homes in which they claim a legal interest, with the home being their sole residence. • Applicants must be at or below 80% of Pittsburgh's Area Median Income (AMI) and reside within the City of Pittsburgh. • The maximum award amount for this RFP is up to $200,000. • Funding will be awarded as a grant on a reimbursement basis, with each client entitled to up to $5,000 of legal assistance. • The URA encourages the full participation of minority and women-owned business owners and professionals in this effort.