Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices

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

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Emergency-Shelter-Allowance.aspx

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

Description

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

What's Here

Mortgage Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

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