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. * Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Services in the form of security/utility deposit, rental arrears, first month or current monthly rental payments are also available to individuals and families experiencing a recent hardship that are either “homeless” or “ at risk of homelessness” and can document future affordability. Individuals and families must meet eligibility and affordability guidelines and requirements.
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