Published on October 16, 2025
Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh is inviting potential homebuyers to get an up-close look at five City-owned properties available through its new Pilot Home Buying Program. As part of the program launch, open houses will be held at each of the five homes on Saturday, October 18 from 12 PM-3 PM, offering interested buyers the opportunity to tour the properties in person and learn more about how to submit a bid.
The Pilot Home Buying Program is designed to make it easier for residents to purchase City-owned homes by streamlining legal and procedural requirements that have traditionally slowed down or prevented sales.
Shaped by a 90-day public comment period and approved by City Council, the program incorporates feedback from residents, prospective buyers, lenders, and contractors to ensure the process is accessible, transparent, and community-informed.
“We want Pittsburghers to have the chance to walk through these homes, ask questions, and truly picture themselves living there—not just view photos online,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “This open house is the first step in making homeownership more real and reachable for more people in our city.”
City staff will be on-site at each property during the open houses to provide program details, explain the bidding process, and connect buyers with helpful resources.
More information, including property addresses and bidding instructions, can be found on the City’s website.