“The purpose of the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program is to take blighted and/or tax delinquent properties and resell them to an applicant to reuse as determined by their application and as approved by the municipality.The Program helps to stabilize neighborhoods, provide viable reuses for abandoned properties and return properties to a positive, tax-generating status.”

Success Stories

photo by Martha Rial

photo by Martha Rial

Al Aqra, owner of Al’s Fish and Chicken, acquired a vacant building next to his store to turn into parking. Read his story>>

Property with Opportunity

Looking for a great place to renovate a home? This revised inventory identifies possible candidates for the program. Check out the Abandoned Property Inventory for VPRP  updated by Borough of Wilkinsburg interns during the summer of 2014.

Recommendation: It is recommended that this property is restored. It has great architectural value. The properties surrounding it have great architectural value. The only visible problem is the overgrown vegetation on the house.

1110 Wood St

PHLF Development in Wilkinsburg

PHLF Development in Wilkinsburg

PHLF has developed multiple historic homes through the VPRP. Read the story>>

 

VPRP Details

Find out more about the program details and download the application. The three main uses are:

  • Residential side-yard, for neighbors to acquire adjacent property and use as a yard
  • Community Parcel, which can be used for gardens or other community uses
  • Affordable Housing, which allows vacant houses to be rehabilitated and used for affordable housing

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VPRP Homepage – VPRP Program Details – VPRP Property with Opportunity
VPRP Stories: Al’s Fish & Chicken – Dee Briggs – Penn Avenue Parklet – Condo – Garden Dreams – Hamnett Place – Hosanna HouseDisclaimer: Information provided by owners and other sources is deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. Please contact the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation about any discrepancies or additional property information. The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation showcases these stories as examples of how the Vacant Property Recovery Program has been used in Wilkinsburg.

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