Rental Assistance
Homelessness Prevention
& Diversion

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Please apply for rental assistance support below. We will get back to you as soon as possible. 
 
Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unsure of the timeline for when we can reach out to everyone. Your patience is greatly appreciated at this time

Rental assistance:

• ​​Tenants can learn about their rights and responsibilities at www.phillytenant.org.​
• 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 housing@urbanleaguephila.org 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."​​​