Carbon County Action Committee For Human Services - Emergency Housing Assistance
* Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) will provide one month rent/security deposit to individuals who are in danger of eviction or homelessness. Individuals must meet eligibility and affordability guidelines and requirements and may receive assistance only one time. *Other Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Services in the form of security/utility deposits, first month rent, rental arrears, or current month's rent are also available to individuals experiencing a hardship that are either "homeless" or at "risk of homelessness". Some income, eligibility, residency, and affordability guidelines and requirements exist and can vary by program.
Physical Address
267 South Second Street, Lehighton, PA 18235
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Voice
Voice
Application process
Telephone, walk-in
Fee
Services free of charge
Eligibility
Must meet 200% FPIG; have nowhere to go; and document ability to retain or secure other suitable housing arrangements or acceptance into shelter within a week of entry. Carbon County only.
Service area
Carbon, PA
Agency info
Carbon County Action Committee For Human Services
Dedicated to combating poverty in Carbon County and helping individuals and families become more self-sufficient. All programs have income guidelines. Most do not charge fees. Provides: - Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Program - Emergency Housing Assistance - Homeless Prevention & Rapid Rehousing - Chores/Minor Home Repairs Program - Utility assistance/Weatherization