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Helpline: 717-590-3101
We intend to start processing applications by 3/22/2021 and expect a large number of applications for this assistance. This is not a first come first serve program and applications will be prioritized by arrears and eviction notices. We will provide additional resources and updates on processing applications.
Eligible Assistance
- Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of assistance.
- The payment of existing housing-related arrears that could result in eviction of an eligible household is prioritized.
Eligible Households
- Households that experienced a COVID-19 pandemic related job or income loss or related expense; and
- demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- have a household income that is 80% or less the Area Median Income (AMI)
Rent Assistance
- Rent including rental arrears.
- Eligible assistance with rent arrears as far back as March 13, 2020, (assuming no other financial assistance has been provided for the same months).
- Maximum monthly rent payments may include rent, late fees or penalties due to nonpayment, pet fees, and utilities covered by the landlord.
- Maximum monthly rent will be established at time of initial application submission and review of the tenant’s lease agreement (written or 3rd party verified documentation showing residency and past payments).
- Written signed and current lease; or
Utilities and Home Energy Costs
- Utilities and home energy costs including arrears, with or without the need for rent assistance.
- Utilities are defined as separately-stated electricity, gas, water and sewer, and trash removal costs.
- Home energy costs are defined as fuel oil (propane gas, heating oil).
- Eligible assistance with utility arrears as far back as March 13, 2020, (assuming no other financial assistance has been provided for the same months).
Other Expenses Related to Housing
- Other expenses related to housing incurred due, directly or indirectly, to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, as defined by the Secretary.
- Eviction court fees and legal representation for non-payment of rent and utilities only
- Eligible households will provide a bill, invoice, or evidence of payment
- Security deposits, first month’s rent to ensure eligible households’ stability due to permanent or temporary relocation due to COVID-19.
- Eligible households will provide notice of non-renewal of current lease, or other evidence of notice to temporarily relocate due to COVID-19
- Eviction court fees and legal representation for non-payment of rent and utilities only
Required Forms
Please Submit All Forms and Related Documentation Through your Assistance Connect Account.
Tenant
Landlord/Owner
Computer Access and Assistance
Columbia
Columbia Life Network (CLN)
18 S. 4th Street, Columbia, PA 17512
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm, afternoon and evening hours by appointment
To contact: 717-684-8094
Conestoga Valley
Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services (CVCCS)
2420 Gehman Lane, Lancaster, PA 17602
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 9am-1pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-208-3711 or financial@cvccs.org
Denver
Real Life Community Services
240 Main Street, Suite B, Denver, PA 17517
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm, Friday, 9am-1pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-336-7797 or chris@reallcs.org
Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS)
61 E. Washington Street, Suite 110, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Bilingual staff able to assist
Hours: Mondays & Thursdays, 8am-4pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-361-0740 or info@ECHOSLancaster.org
Ephrata
Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS)
227 North State Street, Ephrata, PA 17552
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-733-0345
Northern Lancaster Hub
560 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
Hours: by appointment
To contact: 717-723-8258
Lancaster City
BASE Inc (By appointment)
447 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Contact: dmartinez@baseinc.org or 717-742-0115
Bright Side Opportunities Center
515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Bilingual staff available to assist
Hours: By appointment
To contact: 717-509-1342
Community Action Partnership (CAP)
601 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Bilingual staff able to assist
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-1pm, 2-4pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-299-7301
Crispus Attucks
407 Howard Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602
Hours: Mondays, 9am-12pm, 1-5pm, Fridays 9am-12pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-394-6604
Parish Resource Center
Hours: Sunday 5-6pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA (Parking lot)
Monday 5-6pm at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, 432 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster PA (Front foyer)
Tuesday 5-6pm at Shaarai Shomayim, 75 E. James St., Lancaster, PA (Sidewalk on Duke St.)
To contact: (717) 299-1113 or info@parishresourcecenter.org
Price Elementary
615 Fairview Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Bilingual staff available to assist by appointment
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Evening hours by appointment
To contact: 717-291-6252
SoWe
417 Poplar Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Bilingual staff able to assist
Hours: By appointment
To contact: 717-669-3633 or lpagan@bgclanc.org
Tabor/LHOP
308 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Bilingual staff able to assist
Hours: By appointment
To contact: 717-291-9945 ext. 194 or brivera@lhop.org
New Holland
Crossnet Ministries
127 W. Franklin Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Hours: Mondays – Wednesdays, 10am-4pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-355-2454
Paradise
The Factory Ministries
3293 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise, PA 17562
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm
To contact: 717-687-9594
Solanco
Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNM)
355 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Fridays 9am-12pm, by appointment
To contact: 717-786-4308 or office@snministries.org
Income Limits
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% Area Median Income | $27,580 | $31,800 | $35,800 | $39,750 | $42,950 | $46,150 | $49,300 | $52,500 |
| 80% Area Median Income | $44,550 | $50,900 | $57,250 | $63,600 | $68,700 | $73,800 | $78,900 | $84,000 |