Support With Moving In Philadelphia
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Rapid Re-housing helps people who are currently homeless find and secure housing, connect with services and supports to stabilize their living situation, and increase their income to prevent a return to homelessness. Rapid Re-Housing Goals. Reduce the length of time program participants spend.
Low-Income Households Office of Homeless Services (OHS) ... UESF General Fund. Catholic Social Services (CSS) ... County Assistance Office. Esperanza. New Kensington CDC. Family Promise of Philadelphia (formerly Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network) ... Targeted Financial Assistance (TFA)
You can apply for a spot in Public Housing for an affordable apartment for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. To apply: contact a public housing agency in your state or across the country.
Note that ERAP1 ended September 30, 2022 in Pennsylvania. ERAP2's application portal is still active through COMPASS.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is capping the waiting list at 10,000 applications. It's expected to take three to five years to clear the list.
The Salvation Army: They offer various forms of assistance, including help with moving costs for those in need, particularly if the move is related to homelessness or housing instability.
Each HUD program has specific eligibility criteria, and certain factors can lead to disqualification. Exceeding income limits, having a negative rental history, a criminal record or previous violations of certain rules can make it difficult to receive support.
Complete the intake form. If you need help filling out the form, contact the Fair Housing Commission at (215) 686-4670 or fairhousingcomm@phila. Submit your intake form by mail, fax, or email. Alternatively, you can fax your form to (215) 686-4684 or email it to fairhousingcomm@phila.
You MIGHT be rejected if the background check reveals… Drug-related crimes; • Violent crimes; or • Other crimes that could threaten the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the building by other residents or PHA employees. The PHA will look at arrests and convictions that occurred within the past 5 years.
