Rental Assistance
Homelessness Prevention
& Diversion

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​Due to a very high volume of applications, we are no longer accepting applications as of 10/23/2023.

Questions or Concerns, reach out to:

Lea Sanders, Manager of Prevention and Diversion.
Email: [email protected]
Direct: 667-942-2536
 
if you have already applied, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

​We really appreciate your patience at this time!

Rental assistance:

• ​​Tenants can learn about their rights and responsibilities at www.phillytenant.org.​
• If the family owes less than $3,500 then the landlord can enroll them into the Eviction Diversion Program. They have a Targeted Financial Assistance program and offers mediation for the tenant and the landlord. Landlords are required to apply directly to the Eviction Diversion portal and mediations will be set up for tenants who want to negotiate with their landlord. Landlords can visit Eviction-Diversion.Phila.gov to apply.

• Philly Eviction Prevention Project - for updated info on evictions and rent assistance in Philly
• HomePHL rental assistance from the Urban League of Philadelphia can be reached at [email protected] or 215-985-3220 x235

Mortgage assistance:

• Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PHAF) - This new mortgage assistance program will open for applications on 2/1/22. Visit the website for more info and to apply.
• Foreclosure Prevention Grant Program - Visit the website for a list of housing counseling agencies who can help you apply for this grant.

Other:

• Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) - This is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. Visit the website for more info and to apply.​
• Read the article "Community Meetings Connect Resources to Recipients."​​​