RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE

   ***Also look under specific diagnosis for this assistance***

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)  Rental assistance through thePenna Department of Human Services. Apply online (click on your county) or call the DHS Helpline at 1-800-692-7462.

MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES  Phone numbers listed by county office. Free legal advice and representation to eligible low-income residents in 18 Pennsylvania counties. Assistance with public benefits, evictions, utility terminations, debt collection, etc.

NEED HELP PAYING BILLS   Click on Pennsylvania, then choose topic from list to find assistance with rent, food, mortgage assistance, telephone, heat, free dental clinics.

PA HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE FUND  1-888-987-2423  PA homeowners facing a financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic. Provides assistance for eligible families with qualified mortgages and housing-related expenses. You can check eligibility on the website. 

SALVATION ARMY (CAPITAL CITY REGION)  1-717-233-6755  Call for other locations. Short term emergency support with free food, rent and housing assistance, clothing, prescription vouchers, GAS and BUS vouchers.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES   Click on your County to find contact info for your representative. Office staff in that office can often help expedite access to appropriate resources.

UNITED WAYSimply dial 211 for assistance with food, shelter, and paying bills.