Eligibility: Chester County Residents
Household must be below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) at the time of application. See this chart: https://www.phfa.org/forms/pacares/rental/RRP-County-Income-Limits.pdf to determine financial eligibility.

You must be behind in rent and/or utilities for March 2020 or after
* Also can assist with mobile home lot rent

Only current tenants' arrears are eligible. Funds may not be used for already-evicted renters. Can now assist with rental deposits as well as arrears.

Eligibility: - Must be a Lehigh County resident
- Must rent home or apartment
- Demonstrate a financial impact occured during the COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for additional qualification information

Eligibility: Delaware County residents who can demonstrate that:
1. Household income is no more than 80% of area median income.
* Priority will be given to households at or below 50% AMI.
2. The applicant must provide evidence of disruption and/or loss due to COVID-19 pandemic such as:
* Qualified for unemployment benefits during the pandemic or can attest in writing that they or a member of their household has experienced a reduction of income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the pandemic; and
* Can demonstrate a risk of housing instability and/or homelessness such as a past due utility or rent notice or eviction notice.

Priority for processing will be given to households earning less than 50% AMI and/or households with at least one person unemployed who has an active claim with the Office of Unemployment Compensation for at least 90 days prior to the date of their full application.

Eligibility: If applicants are eligible and programs are open, applicants must apply for LIHEAP and CRISIS before applying for the Dollar Energy Fund Hardship Program. Gross monthly household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Income Calculator. Applicants must have an outstanding balance on their utility bill of at least $100. Seniors (age 62+) may have a $0 balance as long as there is no existing credit on the account.Proof of Sincere Effort of Payment: Gas and electric: Applicants must have paid at least $150 on their account in the past 90 days; senior citizens (age 62 and over) must have paid $100 on their accounts. Water and sewer: Applicants must have paid at least $100 on their account in the last 90 days; senior citizens (age 62 and over) must have paid at least $50.

Eligibility: * Must be a Lancaster County resident who is unable to pay due to a loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19
* Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
* Assistance is available for households that are low to median income. Click here for Lancaser County Income Limits

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:

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

can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Eligibility: Only current tenants and landlords of properties in Mercer County are eligible to apply for grants. Please note that landlords of evicted tenants are not permitted to apply for payment. Call for more information.

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:

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

can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Eligibility: ERAP is for renters or homeless households. Tenants can apply for themselves or a landlord can apply on behalf of their current tenant(s). There are income guidelines:
Click here for Income Information OR
Click here for application.

Eligibility: Residents of Venango County. Financially impacted by COVID-19 and currently rent your home. Must meet specific income guidelines and demonstrate that they were affected by COVID-19 after March 13, 2020.

Eligibility: Those needing assistance with rent and utility payments due to Covid-19.

Eligibility: - Household must reside in Montgomery County at the time of application.
- Household must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income at the time of application. See this chart (Montgomery County) to determine if meet this criteria: https://www.phfa.org/forms/pacares/rental/RRP-County-Income-Limits.pdf

- Household must have rent arrears and/or an eviction notice and/or utility arrears and/or a utility shut-off notice at the time application in order to receive assistance.
- Household must be able to self-report a COVID hardship and have no alternative means to pay the rent and/or utility arrears for which the household is applying.

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, those and living with any chronic illness.

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, those and living with any chronic illness.

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, those and living with any chronic illness.

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, those and living with any chronic illness.

Eligibility: Members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people at risk for contracting HIV, those and living with any chronic illness.

Eligibility: Adams Electric customers.

Eligibility: Adams Electric customers.

Eligibility: Must meet program guidelines and income guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: Open to City of Pittsburgh residents. Individuals may apply once every five (5) years.

Eligibility: Income under 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Eligibility: Hollidaysburg and Duncansville residents ONLY; Must have shut-off notice; Only help one time a year

Eligibility: Requests for utility assistance must be accompanied by a shut-off notice.

Eligibility: Experiencing homelessness

Eligibility: Experiencing homelessness

Eligibility: The following individuals are eligible for assistance from Army Emergency Relief:

• Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
• Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (National Guard under Title 10 authority and Army Reserve) who are on continuous active duty for more than 30 consecutive days and their eligible family members.
• Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability or retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their eligible family members.
• Widows, widowers and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after retirement as cited above.

Eligibility: Low income, disabilities

Eligibility: Low-income residents of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland County.

Eligibility: Low income residents of Philadelphia

Eligibility: - Must be a Berks County resident who is unable to pay due to a 20% or more loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19.
- Must have a household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income
- At risk of homelessness or housing instability
- Must have a valid email address

Eligibility: Must be renting, (Must state in the lease that interruption of services will result in eviction) must have employment/income (child support is considered income and so is cash assistance but they must have a positive budget) must reside in Blair County.

Eligibility: If you have experienced job loss or reduced hours since March 13, 2020 due to the pandemic, you may be eligible.

Eligibility: Those with cancer who need help with basic necessities.

Eligibility: Individuals needing assistance with utilities or a fuel bill; Based on income

Eligibility: 200% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Eligibility: 200% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Eligibility: 200% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Eligibility: Residency and income guidelines, call for information. For shelter, must have an eviction notice. For utility assistance, must have a shut-off notice.

Eligibility: Call for information

Eligibility: Tenants will be required to provide documentation of eligibility such as identification and income documentation. Landlords must submit a W-9 and, if there are rental arrears, a ledger/statement documenting what is owed.

Eligibility: Bucks county residents

Eligibility: Bucks county residents

Eligibility: Bucks county residents

Eligibility: Bucks county residents

Eligibility: Residents of Carbon County

Eligibility: Low income PPL customers

Eligibility: Berks County resident

Eligibility: Residents of Carbon County in need of help with rent or utilities

Eligibility: Residents of the service area whose income is at or below 175% of the poverty level.

Eligibility: Varies by Service. Please call to discuss.

Eligibility: Call or walk-in to determine eligibility requirements for specific need.

Eligibility: - 200% of Federal Poverty Guideline
- Pays security deposit, 1st month rent, rental arrears, utility arrears
- Income must exceed expenses
- Homeless or near homeless
- Eviction or utility shut off notice
- Domestic Violence individuals do not need income to be eligible

Eligibility: - 150% of Federal Poverty Guideline
- Must be Penelec or West Penn Power customer
- Electric account must be in the customer's name
- Home must have a minimum annual usage of 6,500 kwt
- Customer must have lived in the residence at least 6 months
- Landlord must give permission for services
- Services can only be received once in 5 years
- Household usage must be 12,000 kwh annually

Eligibility: Homeless Prevention:

Eviction within 14 days of date issued

• Proof of identification
• Under 30% AMI
• Utility shutoff notice
  
  Rapid Re-Housing:
  
• Homeless Individuals/Families
• Income does not apply
• Proof of Identification

Eligibility: 200% of Federal Poverty Guideline.
Must be Penelec or West Penn Power customer.
Electric account must be in the customer’s name.
Home must have a minimum annual usage of 6,500 kwt.
Customer must have lived in the residence at least 6 months.
Landlord must give permission for services.
Services can only be received once in 5 years.
Household usage must be 12,000 kwh annually.

Eligibility: *Proof of identification.
*Pays security deposit, 1st month rent, rental arrears, utility arrears
*Income must exceed expenses
*
Homeless or near homeless
*
Eviction or utility shut off notice
*
Domestic Violence individuals do not need income to be eligible.

Eligibility: 150% of Federal Poverty Guideline.
Must be Penelec or West Penn Power customer.
Electric account must be in the customer’s name.
Home must have a minimum annual usage of 6,500 kwt.
Customer must have lived in the residence at least 6 months.
Landlord must give permission for services.
Services can only be received once in 5 years.
Household usage must be 12,000 kwh annually.

Eligibility: * U.S. citizen, or qualified noncitizen with an unexpired immigration status;o Renter in Butler County (other counties have programs for their residents);
* Obligation to pay rent on a residential dwelling or utility and home energy
obligations;
* One or more members of the household who qualified for unemployment
benefits, experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant
costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to
COVID-19;
* One or more members of the household who demonstrate a risk of experiencing
homelessness or housing instability (meaning they have a past due utility or rent
notice or eviction notice; unsafe or unhealthy living conditions exist; or there is
other evidence of such risk, such as past due rental payments); and
* An annual or monthly income that is no more than 80% of the Area Median
Income (AMI) for the household size.

Eligibility: Resident of: Butler County

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Eligibility: Call or visit website for more information.

Eligibility: Must fall within income guidelines. Details about the requirements and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on the United States Department of the Treasury website.

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI, and PA American Water customers who meet income guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI, and PA American Water customers who meet income guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI, and PA American Water customers who meet guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI, and PA American Water customers who meet guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI, and PA American Water customers who meet income guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: Visit website or call for information on income and eligibility requirements.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI, and PA American Water customers who meet guidelines. Call for information.

Eligibility: Individuals and Families in the Clarion, Venango and Forest areas.

Eligibility: Must live in service area. Income guidelines apply. Income eligibility is set by State, same guidelines as SNAP. Call for information.

Eligibility: Call for information

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Eligibility: - Contact office to discuss income restrictions
- Water Assistance Hardship Program - Applicants must be a Reading Area Water Customer and must be a homeowners, not tenants; Must meet certain income guidelines; and must be current on their existing bills. May receive one time a year - up to $150.00 in credit on the water, sewer, trash and recycling bills.

Eligibility: If your household income has been negatively affected due to preparing for, preventing and responding to the current COVID-19 pandemic whether you are working or not. Household meeting income guidelines.

Eligibility: Must be homeless, doubled-up or facing eviction. Must be under 200% of Federal Poverty Guideline. Income based on past 30 days income. Rent can't be more than half of household monthly income.

Eligibility: Any Clarion County resident who is renting or homeless. Must meet 2020 household gross income guidelines OR household monthly gross income 30 days prior to date of application. Guidelines can be found here

Eligibility: Clinton County renter household who has experienced a COVID-19 triggering event such as household/tenant qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19. Must meet 80% of area median income.

Eligibility: People can receive our services if they live within a two mile radius of our facility.

Eligibility: Individuals in need of assistance with utility bills.

Eligibility:

Must be a renter, residing in Luzerne or Wyoming County.

• Must qualify for Unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.
• Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or loss of housing stability.
• Must meet the program's gross household area median income guidelines.
• Call or visit website for income guidelines.

Eligibility: Call for information.

Eligibility: PPL, UGI Utilities. Call for information.

Eligibility: Must be a resident of Clarion county and experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility: People who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Eligibility: Household is below or at 80% of the area median income.
- One or more individuals in household can demonstrate risk of homelessness or housing instability.
- One or more individuals in household qualified for unemployment benefits reduced income, significant costs, other financial hardship due directly/indirectly to COVID-19.

Eligibility: Low-income veterans and families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.

Eligibility: Low income residents

Eligibility: Call for information

Eligibility: Somerset residents whose housing is in jeopardy due to income loss as a result of COVID-19.

Eligibility: Must be 55 years or older * Receiving disability or unemployment income * Able to demonstrate a certified medical emergency * Resident of the National Fuel Gas service territory, but not necessarily a National Fuel Gas customer.

Eligibility: Residents must provide address plus the names and birthdates for every person residing in the household.

All clients eligible to receive food items provided through the state food allotment must sign the self-declaration of eligibility form required by the state.

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Eligibility: Income eligible families with children in the home aged 18 and under who are in school. There is a maximum for each need only one time per year and there is a lifetime limit.

Eligibility: Resident of Connellsville Area School District

Eligibility: * Qualify for unemployment benefits OR experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-19 that threaten the household’s ability to pay the costs of the rental property when due

* Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which may include past due rent and utility notices and eviction notices

* Must be at 80% Area Median Income or below

Eligibility: Residents of: Beaver County

Eligibility: Low income Veterans and their Dependents

Eligibility: Residents of Schuylkill Haven only

Eligibility: Residents of Elanco School District ONLY, families and/or individuals

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

Eligibility: Delaware County residents who can demonstrate that:
1. Household income is no more than 80% of area median income.
* Priority will be given to households at or below 50% AMI.
2. The applicant must provide evidence of disruption and/or loss due to COVID-19 pandemic such as:
* Qualified for unemployment benefits during the pandemic or can attest in writing that they or a member of their household has experienced a reduction of income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the pandemic; and
* Can demonstrate a risk of housing instability and/or homelessness such as a past due utility or rent notice or eviction notice.

Priority for processing will be given to households earning less than 50% AMI and/or households with at least one person unemployed who has an active claim with the Office of Unemployment Compensation for at least 90 days prior to the date of their full application.

Eligibility: Must live in the Central Bucks School District, New Hope-Solebury, Tinicum, or in Bedminster Township.

Eligibility: Residential customers whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty guideline and senior citizens whose income is less than 200% of the federal poverty guideline, however no needy customer will be turned away.

Eligibility: Low-income, payment-troubled customers at or below 150% of the Federal poverty level and a demonstrated or expressed inability to pay their electric service bill.

Eligibility: Families and children experiencing a pediatric cancer diagnosis

Eligibility: * Must be a Lancaster County resident who is unable to pay due to a loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19
* Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
* Assistance is available for households that are low to median income. Click here for Lancaser County Income Limits

Eligibility: * Must be a Lancaster County resident who is unable to pay due to a loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19
* Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
* Assistance is available for households that are low to median income. Click here for Lancaser County Income Limits

Eligibility: * Must be a Lancaster County resident who is unable to pay due to a loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19
* Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
* Assistance is available for households that are low to median income. Click here for Lancaser County Income Limits

Eligibility: * Must be a Lancaster County resident who is unable to pay due to a loss of income (loss of job or reduction in hours), loss of unemployment or other financial hardship related to Covid-19
* Must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
* Assistance is available for households that are low to median income. Click here for Lancaser County Income Limits