Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices - Emergency Shelter Allowance
801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Eligibility
Pennsylvania residents who meet all income, resource, and non-financial
guidelines. Individuals/families must either be currently receiving or
apply for other benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF) through the Department
of Human Services.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
(215) 560-7226
Voice
(215) 560-7226
Voice
Application process
Contact the County Assistance Office by phone or drop in.
Individuals not currently receiving benefits are required to apply and may do so online using the Intake Website below or in person at their local County Assistance Office.
Fees
Services provided free of charge
Service area
Bucks, PA
Chester, PA
Delaware, PA
Montgomery, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Provides an Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) up to $400 to help individuals/families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming unhoused, to:
A) Stop eviction or foreclosure
B) Find a long-term place to live
C) Find a short-term place to stay
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Helps families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills by providing cash grants paid directly to the utility suppliers