Christian Churches United - Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

413 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

On public transportation route.

Eligibility

To qualify for RAP you must: A) Be a resident of Dauphin County B) Be homeless OR have a court-ordered eviction notice C) Have a written agreement with the landlord to rent to you (move-in assistance) D) Provide proof of sufficient income to cover rent and other basic living expenses E) Have verification of all household income for the past 30 – 90 days F) Have received all the Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) funds from the County Assistance Office which you are entitled to receive

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

(717) 238-2851

Voice

https://www.ccuhbg.org/

[email protected]

Application process

The application process will be an appointment-based process. To obtain a rental assistance appointment, individuals should call the HELP Ministries office at 717-238-2851 from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. They will be asked screening questions to determine if they are qualified to apply (see attached). If they are qualified to apply, they will be scheduled for an appointment and given a list of documents they must bring along to their appointment for us to determine if they are eligible for assistance. Visit the website before calling or coming into the office, to review the program qualifications and documentation requirements.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Dauphin, PA

Description

Provides move-in assistance, security deposits, and/or first month's rent for those who are homeless. Assists households with delinquent rent payments to stop eviction.

What's Here

Rental Deposit Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Christian Churches United

Administers the HELP Ministries and Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven programs - those looking for services should contact those programs directly. Supports Prison ministry at Dauphin County Prison/Dauphin County Work Release Center and coordinates Project ASK, an initiative to meet students' basic needs in the West Shore School District.