Authorities
Boosting the Economy in Allegheny County
The six authorities that make up Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) assist businesses, municipalities, residents, healthcare facilities, and nonprofits with financing for land development, acquisitions, expansions, and renovations.
ACED authorities help expedite projects that might otherwise take years to progress and save clients thousands of dollars in tax benefits, enabling more investment in other ventures.
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Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC)
- ACTION-Housing, Inc. Accessibility Program
- Allegheny Home Improvement Loan Program (AHILP)
- Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF)
- Tax incentives and exempt financing
- Vacant Property Recovery Program (VPRP)
Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
- Financing for land acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipment
- Assistance to nonprofit organizations such as libraries, museums, and charter schools
Residential Finance Authority (RFA)
- Financing or refinancing for acquisition, renovation, or improvements of projects
- Assistance with low-interest, fixed-rate mortgages and closing costs
Authority Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) Meetings
Authority for Improvements in Municipalities (AIM) Meetings
Finance and Development Commission (FDC) Meetings
- Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
- Hospital Development Authority (HDA)
- Higher Education Building Authority (HEBA)
- Residential Finance Authority (RFA)
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