Rental Assistance
Homelessness Prevention
& Diversion

​Contact

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Lea Sanders
(667)-942-2536
lsanders@hopephl.org

Rental assistance:

• Renter's Access Act  - This act, passed in October of 2021, limits the use of renter's eviction records in denying leases. Click here for the Tenant Screening Guidelines.
• Philly Rent Assist Phase 4 - Phase 4 is now closed to new applications, but they are still giving out money to people who have already applied. To check the status of your application, visit their website.
• Eviction Diversion Program - landlords are now required to go through this program before they can file for an eviction in court
• 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."​​​