Salvation Army - Chester County Service Extension
Chester County Service Extension - Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing and Utilities (EFSP)
Offers emergency assistance for individuals and families who are in need of help with rent/mortgage or utilities/heating fuel (includes electricity, oil, gas, coal, firewood, sewer and water.).
Eligibility: Chester County residents in the specified zip codes who do not qualify for the County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

Utilities, rent, or mortgage payment in arrears or due within five days
All other resources must be used up
Live in the residence and be responsible for paying for the utilities, rent, or mortgage
Assistance must guarantee 30 more days of utility service or continued stay in the residence.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (610) 383-0868
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Call for initial screening.

Following screening, eligible applicants must submit required documents by e-mail or fax, or drop them off in person if unable to access the necessary technology to submit by other means.
Intake Requirements: Current lease or mortgage bill
Proof of residency
Proof of income
Photo ID
A monthly budget to be considered.
Geographical Area: Serves only zip codes: 17527, 17555, 19316, 19320, 19335, 19341, 19343, 19344, 19345, 19353, 19354,
19358, 19365, 19367, 19369, 19372, 19421, 19425, 19432, 19442, 19457, 19460, 19465, 19475, 19480, 19481, 19482, 19496, 19520, and 19543
Helpful Tips: The maximum amount of each assistance payment is one month's utility usage, one minimum delivery of oil/coal/firewood, one month's rent, or one mortgage payment.
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