Indiana County Community Action Program
Administrative Headquarters - COMPASS Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides assistance to households that have experienced financial hardship and may be at risk of homelessness due to Covid-19. ERAP provides tenant households assistance with rental and utility costs to include arrearages and other related housing expenses.

Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website:
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/ERA-Frequently-Asked-Questions_Pub-3-16-21.pdf
827 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701
Eligibility: Renter households that have income at or below 80 percent of the area median and in which at least one or more individuals living in the household:

1) Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19

AND

2) Can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Hours: COMPASS application is available online 24/7.
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (724) 465-2657
  • (724) 465-5118 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Service provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Apply through Compass by visiting the Intake Website.

Individuals who do not have access to the internet or who prefer a paper application may call for assistance.

View Intake Website >
Intake Requirements: 1) name, address, social security number, birthdate and contact information

2) Annual or monthly household income information for all household members over age 18 (including income from Employment, Unemployment Compensation, and other income sources)

3) Rental arrearage amount

4) Utility arrearage amount and service provider information

5) Landlord or property manager information
Geographical Area: Indiana County
Helpful Tips: Foreign Language paper (PDF) applications are also available on the COMPASS ERAP webpage.
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Indiana County Community Action Program
Administrative Headquarters - COMPASS Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
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