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Doylestown - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (BERA)
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55 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Doylestown, PA 18901
Eligibility:
A) renting a unit
B) renting a manufactured (mobile) home and/or the parcel of land the manufactured home occupies
C) Renting a residence in a “rent-to-own” agreement, under which the renter has the option (or obligation) to purchase the property at the end of the lease term
D) displaced tenant seeking relocation (move-in) assistance for an identified rental unit
E) Ukrainian parolees residing with a host family within a Bucks County residence may be eligible to receive relocation assistance through the BERA Program. Ukrainian parolee households will have to meet general program eligibility requirements as well as provide proof that the current host family they are residing with lives within Bucks County.
A) renting a unit
B) renting a manufactured (mobile) home and/or the parcel of land the manufactured home occupies
C) Renting a residence in a “rent-to-own” agreement, under which the renter has the option (or obligation) to purchase the property at the end of the lease term
D) displaced tenant seeking relocation (move-in) assistance for an identified rental unit
E) Ukrainian parolees residing with a host family within a Bucks County residence may be eligible to receive relocation assistance through the BERA Program. Ukrainian parolee households will have to meet general program eligibility requirements as well as provide proof that the current host family they are residing with lives within Bucks County.
Hours:
BERA Helpline: Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
BERA Helpline: Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (888) 502-8257
- (215) 348-6000
- (888) 942-8257 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Email Address: webmaster@buckscounty.org
Fee Amounts:
Intake Procedure:
*Note: The County is using Neighborly Software for the online application, and applicants will receive an e-mail from Neighborly confirming their registration.*
Applications will be prioritized for eligible tenants who have an active court-filed Landlord/Tenant case for nonpayment of rent, a utility shut-off notice, or are requesting relocation assistance. Submitted applications will be processed until program funds are exhausted, though payment is based on funding availability and is not guaranteed.
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*Note: The County is using Neighborly Software for the online application, and applicants will receive an e-mail from Neighborly confirming their registration.*
Applications will be prioritized for eligible tenants who have an active court-filed Landlord/Tenant case for nonpayment of rent, a utility shut-off notice, or are requesting relocation assistance. Submitted applications will be processed until program funds are exhausted, though payment is based on funding availability and is not guaranteed.
View Intake Website >
Intake Requirements:
B) Past 30 days income (check stubs from the last 30 days, evidence of unemployment, social security payments, etc.) or completed 2020 Federal Tax Return
C) Assets – bank statement from last 30 days
D) Most recent rent statement, if available
E) Utility bills, if requesting utility assistance
F) Lease/Rental Agreement
G) Late notice/eviction notice (if one has been given)
B) Past 30 days income (check stubs from the last 30 days, evidence of unemployment, social security payments, etc.) or completed 2020 Federal Tax Return
C) Assets – bank statement from last 30 days
D) Most recent rent statement, if available
E) Utility bills, if requesting utility assistance
F) Lease/Rental Agreement
G) Late notice/eviction notice (if one has been given)
Geographical Area:
Helpful Tips:
NOTE: While landlords can apply, an application cannot be completed without tenant participation.
NOTE: While landlords can apply, an application cannot be completed without tenant participation.
Additional Services Offered at this Agency:
- Electric Service Payment Assistance
- Electric Service Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
- Gas Service Payment Assistance
- Gas Service Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
- Heating Fuel Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Internet Service Payment Assistance
- Internet Service Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Rent Payment Assistance
- Rent Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Sewer Service Payment Assistance
- Sewer Service Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
- Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Water Service Payment Assistance
- Water Service Payment Assistance * COVID-19
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Bucks County Government
Doylestown - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (BERA)
Doylestown - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (BERA)
