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Rental Assistance

Where can I go for rent or security deposit assistance?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rental assistance offices may be closed. Please check back for updates. Last updated January 29, 2021.

For Households Facing Hardship Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

  • City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
    • City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
      • Phase 4
        • Coming soon in March 2021.
  • Phase 3
    • The program is contacting anyone with an incomplete Phase 2 application to see if they are eligible for Phase 3 rental assistance.
    • If you applied for Phase 2 and you were not able to complete your application by the deadline, then they should contact you by email regarding receiving Phase 3 rental assistance.
    • They are not accepting new applications for Phase 3 rental assistance.
    • For more information, visit phlrentassist.org
    • Check Your Application Status
  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1
  • UESF COVID-19 Fund
  • For Low-Income Households:

  • Office of Homeless Services (OHS)
    • Accepting applications by phone only. Leave a message and expect a callback in 3 business days.
    • Not accepting in-person applications at 1430 Cherry Street at this time.
    • Phone: 215.686.7177
    • Assistance generally ranges from $0 – $1500
  • Philadelphia County Assistance Office
    • Accepting applications by phone or email.
    • Phone: 215.560.1976
    • Address: 801 Market Street (near 8th & Market)
    • Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
    • Very low-income tenants only.
    • Assistance generally ranges from $0 – $400
  • United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
    • Referral only.
    • Phone: 211
    • Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha
      • Accepting applications by appointment only.
      • Phone: 215.235.6070
      • Address: 600 Diamond St
      • Catholic Social Services (CSS)
        • Accepting applications at all locations by appointment only.
        • Help Line: 267.331.2490
        • CSS Northeast Family Service Center
          • Phone: 215.624.5920
          • Address: 7340 Jackson St (near Cottman & Torresdale)
      • CSS Southwest Family Service Center
        • Phone: 215.724.8550
        • Address: 6214 Grays St (near 62nd & Elmwood)
      • CSS North, Casa del Carmen Family Service Center
      • Phone: 267.331.2490
      • Address: 4400 N Reese St (near 5th & Cayuga)
    • HACE

      • Accepting applications at all locations by appointment only.
        Frankford Ave

      • Allegheny Ave
  • New Kensington CDC
  • People’s Emergency Center
  • Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network (PIHN)
    • Accepting applications by phone.
    • Phone: 215.247.4663
    • Address: 7047 Germantown Ave (near Mt. Pleasant Ave)

    For Families with Children in Philadelphia Schools

  • UESF Family Program
  • For Survivors of Domestic Violence

    • Congreso de Latinos Unidos

    For Veterans

  • Veterans Multi-Service Center
    • Accepting applications in person or by phone.
    • 213-217 North 4th Street
    • Phone: 215.923.2600
    • Grants available for veterans and/or families of veterans.
  • UESF Veterans Program

  • For Residents of Northwest Philadelphia

    19118, 19119, 19126, 19138, 19144 & 19150

  • Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
    • Accepting applications by phone. Processing may be delayed.
    • Monday through Wednesday, 9AM-2PM
    • 215.843.2340
    • 35 West Chelten Avenue
    • Assistance generally ranges from $300 – $400

    For immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers

    For Families with Children Involved in DHS

  • DHS Prevention Assistance Fund
    • Contact your case manager or social worker.

    For Households with a Person Living with HIV

    For Utility Assistance

  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
  • (LIHEAP)

  • UESF Utility Grant Program

  • What do I need?

    • Photo ID for all household members age 18 and over.
    • Social Security cards and Birth Certificates for all household members.
    • Proof of Income
      • Pay stubs (for last thirty days)
      • Employment letter (hrs, pay date(s), wages/salary)
      • Award Letter from Social Security office
      • Any other documentation of income
      • Proof of Assets such as bank statements or inheritance award letters
      • Lease Agreement
      • Eviction Notice and/or Court Documents

    What do I need from my landlord?

    • Rental License also called a Housing Inspection License
    • Certificate of Rental Suitability
    • W-9 signed by landlord
    • Letter with current rental balance signed and dated by landlord