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Indiana County Community Action Program
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.
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:
  • 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
  • Hours: COMPASS application is available online 24/7.
    PASW Counties Using COMPASS for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    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.
    625 Forster Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17120
    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
  • Hours: Application available 24/7.
    Venango County Department of Human Services
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    Assisting individuals who are struggling with rent and utilities due to a COVID-19.
    1 Dale Avenue
    Franklin, PA 16323
    Eligibility: Residents of Venango County. Financially impacted by COVID-19 and currently rent a home. Must meet specific income guidelines and demonstrate that they were affected by COVID-19 after March 13, 2020.
    Hours: Call or visit web site for more information.
    ACLAMO Family Centers
    Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition
    Provides up to $1,500 per month in assistance for rental arrears and/or utility arrears dating back to March 1, 2020, with a maximum of 6 months’ worth of arrears being awarded, not to exceed $9,000 per household.
    512 West Marshall Street
    Norristown, PA 19401
    Eligibility: Residents of Montgomery County at or below 80% of Area Median Income and who have a shut off notice, have had service suspended, or have notice to appear in eviction court.
    Hours: Irregular - call for details.
    Bucks County Government
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (BERA)
    Provides a coordinated assistance program to eligible Bucks County tenants impacted by COVID-19. Effective 9/2/2022, eligible tenants can receive 3 total months of financial assistance, including utilities, with up to 1 month of prospective rent assistance. This financial assistance is one time only, and additional funds will not be made available.
    55 East Court Street
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    Eligibility:
    Bucks County tenants in one of the following housing situations:
    • renting a unit
    • renting a manufactured (mobile) home and/or the parcel of land the manufactured home occupies
    • 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
    • displaced tenant seeking relocation (move-in) assistance for an identified rental unit
    Hours:
    Website and online application available 24/7

    BERA Helpline: Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    Central Pennsylvania Community Action
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Providing emergency assistance for renters, landlords, and utility providers negatively affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and are behind, or will be behind on rent and/or utilities.
    207 East Cherry Street
    Clearfield , PA 16830
    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.
    Hours: Call or visit website for more information.
    Chester County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP)
    Distributes funds provided by the American Recovery Act to assist eligible renters facing court-ordered eviction, a utility shutoff, or a need for a security deposit to secure permanent affordable housing.
    Confidential Address
    Eligibility: Renting tenants in Chester County who:
      Must have eviction or shutoff notice
    • Qualify for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship, directly or indirectly, during COVID-19
    • Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
    • Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median of $59,050 for a family of 1 or $84,300 for a family of 4

    *Income limits are subject to change per guidance from the federal government.*
    Hours: Resource Navigators are available for intake 24/7.
    City of Reading
    Rental and Utility Assistance
    * Provides rental assistance for residents that live within the City of Reading. Must have an eviction notice.
    * Provides utility assistance for residents that live within the City of Reading. Must have shut off notice.
    * Provides one time help for low-income homeowners with their water, sewer, trash and recycling bills. May receive one time a year - up to $150.00 in credit on the water, sewer, trash and recycling bills
    815 Washington Street
    Reading, PA 19601
    Eligibility: Rent and Utility Assistance: Income restrictions apply
    Water Assistance Hardship Program: * Applicants must be a Reading Area Water Customer * Must be a homeowners, not tenants * Must meet certain income guidelines * Must be current on their existing bills
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
    Community Action
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Providing rent and utility (electric, gas, heating fuel, sewer, trash or water) payment assistance for renters affected by COVID-19.
    105 Grace Way
    Punxsutawney, PA 15767
    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.
    Hours: Call or email for more information and questions about application
    Community Services of Venango County
    Child Advocacy Program
    Provides emergency assistance for families with children who are in school. Examples of assistance include rent, doctor appointments, dental needs, utilities and transportation.
    203 Center Street
    Oil City, PA 16301
    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.
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
    CONTACT Helpline
    ERAP Hotline
    Serves as the hotline for Dauphin ERAP program. The application process is currently paused at this time: not accepting new applications.
    PO Box 90035
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
    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
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm
    Family Services of Montgomery County
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    The Emergency Rent and Utilities (ERU) Program is designed to provide housing stability to low- and moderate-income Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, residents at risk of eviction and/or homelessness as a result of COVID-19.
    3125 Ridge Pike
    Eagleville, PA 19403
    Eligibility: Applicant household must:
    • Be a resident of Montgomery County
    • Be at or below 80% of Area Median Income
    • Have a shut off notice or service is off, or
    • Have notice to appear in eviction court
    Hours: Website available 24/7.
    First United Methodist Church - Reynoldsville
    First United Methodist Church of Reynoldsville
    Offers utility assistance to those with shut-off notices.
    504 Jackson Street
    Reynoldsville, PA 15851
    Eligibility: People in the Reynoldsville zip code only.
    Hours: Pastor’s Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
    ; Administrative Assistant’s Office Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
    Friend Inc. Community Services
    Case Management
    Provides emergency financial assistance to those in need of rental assistance, utility assistance or heating assistance.
    Also offers some career guidance and computer access to job search.
    658D Noble Street
    Kutztown, PA 19530
    Eligibility: Anyone at or under 150% of poverty
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm (afternoons by appointment only)
    Internet Essentials from Comcast
    Amnesty Program
    Offers forgiveness of past due balance that is over a year old (calculated from disconnection date) for families who would otherwise qualify for Internet Essentials online connection service.
    1701 JFK Boulevard
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    Eligibility: Service may be available to families who:
  • Participate in a Federal Assistance Program (including the free/reduced price lunch program for school children)
    • Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days
    • Do not have outstanding debt to Comcast that is under one year old.
  • Hours: Daily, 8:00am to 12:00am (midnight).
    Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
    Memorial Fund for Families of Children with Disabilities and Health Conditions
    Provides funds to families caring for an ill or disabled child to cover uninsured yet vital expenses such as electric bills, adaptive equipment, gas, water, transportation, and disease-related therapies and camps. Also medical costs not covered by insurance.
    580 Virginia Drive
    Suite 110
    Fort Washington, PA 19034
    Eligibility:
    Families with children under the ages 0 to 18 who have an illness or disability

    Families with children age 19+ if the child is completely dependent on others for care
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    Lifeline Assistance
    Lifeline Phone or Internet Service
    Lifeline is a federal program that helps lower the cost of your monthly phone or Internet bill, but not both.
    Receive up to $9.25 off your phone or Internet bill.
    If you qualify, your household can get Lifeline for phone or Internet service, but not both.
    • If you get Lifeline for phone service, you can get the benefit for one mobile phone or one home
    phone, but not both.
    • If you get Lifeline for Internet service, you can get the benefit for your mobile phone or your home
    connection, but not both.
    • If you get Lifeline for bundled phone and internet service, you can get the benefit for your mobile
    phone bundled service or your home bundled service, but not both.
    Your household cannot get Lifeline from more than one phone or internet company.
    You are only allowed to get one Lifeline benefit per household, not per person. If more than one person in
    your household gets Lifeline, you are breaking the FCC’s rules and will lose your benefit.
    700 12th Street
    Suite 900
    Washington, DC 20005
    Eligibility: You qualify for a discount if you participate in one of these government benefit programs:
    SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance(FPHA), Veterans Pension and Survivor Benefit, Supplemental Security Income(SSI) or your income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines. You are only allowed to get ONE Lifeline discount per household.
    Hours: Lifeline Support Center, Daily 9:00am to 9:00pm
    Manna on Main Street
    Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    Each household can receive up to $1,500 per month in assistance for rental arrears and/or utility arrears dating back to March 1, 2020, with a maximum of 6 months' worth of arrears being awarded, not to exceed $9,000 per household.
    606 East Main Street
    Lansdale, PA 19446
    Eligibility: Applicant household must:
    • Be a resident of Montgomery County
    • Be at or below 80% of Area Median Income
    • Have a shut off notice or service is off, or
    • Have notice to appear in eviction court
    Hours: Website available 24/7.
    McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Provides assistance with past due rent, future rental assistance and utility / home energy costs, as well as Housing Stability Services.
    415 West Main Street
    Smethport, PA 16749
    Eligibility: Individuals and/or families who have been impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19. Household income must fall at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for household size.
    Hours: Call for more information.
    Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    Offers up to $1,500 per month in assistance to households for rental arrears and/or utility arrears dating back to March 1, 2020, with a maximum of 6 months' worth of arrears being awarded, not to exceed $9,000 per household.
    113 East Main Street
    Norristown, PA 19401
    Eligibility: Applicant household must:
    • Be a resident of Montgomery County
    • Be at or below 80% of Area Median Income
    • Have a shut off notice or service is off, or
    • Have notice to appear in eviction court
    Hours: Website available 24/7
    North Hills Community Outreach
    Utility and Rental Assistance Program
    Provides direct assistance with utility bills for individuals and families. Also acts as a screening agency and offers assistance with the applications for Dollar Energy Fund, Columbia Gas' CAP Program, and LIHEAP.
    939 California Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15202
    Eligibility:
    • Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines at or below 200%
    • Residents of northern Allegheny County north of the City of Pittsburgh
    Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
    North Hills Community Outreach
    Utility and Rental Assistance Program
    Provides direct assistance with utility bills for individuals and families. Also acts as a screening agency and offers assistance with the applications for Dollar Energy Fund, Columbia Gas' CAP Program, and LIHEAP.
    1975 Ferguson Road
    Allison Park, PA 15101
    Eligibility:
    • Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines at or below 200%
    • Residents of northern Allegheny County north of the City of Pittsburgh
    Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
    North Hills Community Outreach
    Utility and Rental Assistance Program
    Provides direct assistance with utility bills for individuals and families. Also acts as a screening agency and offers assistance with the applications for Dollar Energy Fund, Columbia Gas' CAP Program, and LIHEAP.
    416 Lincoln Avenue
    Second Floor
    Pittsburgh, PA 15209
    Eligibility:
    • Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines at or below 200%
    • Residents of northern Allegheny County north of the City of Pittsburgh
    Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
    Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Provides assistance for those negatively affected financially by COVID-19 and struggling with rent/utilities payment.
    135 West Fourth Street
    Emporium, PA 15834
    Eligibility: Renter households must have an income no more than 80 percent of area median income. Full requirements can be found on website.
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
    Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
    Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    Each household can receive up to $1,500 per month in assistance for rental arrears and/or utility arrears dating back to March 1, 2020, with a maximum of 6 months' worth of arrears being awarded, not to exceed $9,000 per household.
    57 North Franklin Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    Eligibility: Applicant household must:
    • Be a resident of Montgomery County
    • Be at or below 80% of Area Median Income
    • Have a shut off notice or service is off, or
    • Have notice to appear in eviction court
    Hours: Website and email available 24/7.

    Office hours may vary. Call to inquire or to leave voicemail after hours.
    Salvation Army - Punxsutawney Worship and Service Center
    Punxsutawney Worship and Service Center
    Provides emergency services, emergency food bag, clothing, applications for utility assistance, after school, children's school supplies, and a food bag.
    229 West Mahoning Street
    Punxsutawney, PA 15767
    Eligibility: Call for more information.
    Hours: Monday through Thursday
    , 9:00am to 12:00pm
    , 1:00pm to 3:00pm
    Closed for federal holidays, all closings posted
    School District of Lancaster
    Free Internet
    The Steinman Foundation is providing support to School District of Lancaster families who do not have reliable internet access.
    251 South Prince Street
    3rd Floor
    Lancaster, PA 17603
    Eligibility: Families who do not currently have a way to connect a student’s SDoL device to the internet
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
    SEAMAAC
    Health & Social Services
    Provides holistic support services for immigrants and refugees. Assists elders, adults, and families on employment support, digital literacy, Digital Navigator helpline, naturalization assistance, public benefits, health insurance, intimate partner violence, ESL, health access, information and referral, case management, advocacy, community programs, and collaboration with other health care and social service providers. Provides voter registration, voter education, and voter protection supports.
    SEAMAAC
    1711 South Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19148
    Eligibility: Primary serves immigrants and refugees
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    SEAMAAC
    Digital Navigation Services (Translation Services Available)
    Provides assistance with:
    • low cost Internet or phone options
    • assistance with connecting to WIFI/wireless networks
    • learning how to use your smart phone as a hotspot wireless network
    • using your smartphone to access your email, calendar, or other apps
    • using a computer, tablet, or other devices
    • information on school registration, remote learning support, and other educational needs for your children.
    Hotspots are also available.
    SEAMAAC
    1711 South Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19148
    Eligibility: Recent immigrants and refugees living in Philadelphia
    Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

    If residents call outside of these hours, they are encouraged to leave a message for a callback that they will receive in 1 to 2 business days.
    Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Providing rent and utilities assistance to those affected by COVID-19.
    1209 Pennsylvania Avenue West
    Warren, PA 16365
    Eligibility: Must meet income guidelines and demonstrate individual was impacted by COVID-19 after March 13, 2020.
    Hours: Call for more information.
    Westmoreland County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    Westmoreland ERAP Intake and Processing
    Assists eligible Westmoreland County tenant (renter) households that have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic with rent/rent arrears (including rent for mobile home lots), utility and home energy costs and arrears, and housing stability services.
    2217 Harrison Avenue
    Latrobe, PA 15650
    Eligibility: Westmoreland County households who are obligated to pay rent on a residential dwelling AND:
  • Have a total income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) AND in which
    • One or more individuals has qualified for unemployment or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 outbreak.

      Eligibility criteria are subject to change.

      Landlords are able to apply on behalf of tentants, but the tenants must provide information and documentation to participate in the process.

      Funds are now available to pay arrears for previous addresses (if evicted or moved voluntarily because of pandemic-related circumstances).
  • Hours: Website: 24/7; Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    YWCA Tri-County Area
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    The YWCA is a participating agency of the Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) and is accepting applications for assistance from Montgomery County residents who meet the criteria listed below.
    315 King Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    Eligibility: Applicant household must:
    • Be a resident of Montgomery County
    • Be at or below 80% of Area Median Income
    • Have a shut off notice or service is off, or
    • Have notice to appear in eviction court
    Hours: Website available 24/7.

    Site hours of operation vary. Please call or email if you need to pick up a paper application.
    Indiana County Community Action Program
    COMPASS Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    PASW Counties Using COMPASS for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    COMPASS Application for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    Venango County Department of Human Services
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    ACLAMO Family Centers
    Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition
    Bucks County Government
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (BERA)
    Central Pennsylvania Community Action
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    City of Reading
    Rental and Utility Assistance
    Community Action
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Community Services of Venango County
    Child Advocacy Program
    CONTACT Helpline
    ERAP Hotline
    Family Services of Montgomery County
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    First United Methodist Church - Reynoldsville
    First United Methodist Church of Reynoldsville
    Friend Inc. Community Services
    Case Management
    Internet Essentials from Comcast
    Amnesty Program
    Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
    Memorial Fund for Families of Children with Disabilities and Health Conditions
    Manna on Main Street
    Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    North Hills Community Outreach
    Utility and Rental Assistance Program
    North Hills Community Outreach
    Utility and Rental Assistance Program
    North Hills Community Outreach
    Utility and Rental Assistance Program
    Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
    Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
    Salvation Army - Punxsutawney Worship and Service Center
    Punxsutawney Worship and Service Center
    School District of Lancaster
    Free Internet
    SEAMAAC
    Health & Social Services
    Warren-Forest Counties Economic Opportunity Council
    Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    Westmoreland County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
    Westmoreland ERAP Intake and Processing
    YWCA Tri-County Area
    Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition (ERUC) (ERAP)
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