Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices
Washington County Assistance Office - Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)
Provides an Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) to help individuals/families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming unhoused, to:

Stop eviction or foreclosure

Find a long-term place to live

Find a short-term place to stay
Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents who meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. Individuals/families must either be currently receiving or apply for other benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF) through the Department of Human Services.

Individuals not currently receiving benefits are required to apply, and may do so via the eligibility website, mobile app, or in-person at the local County Assistance Office.

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Hours: Office Hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
(724) 223-4300
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (724) 223-4300
  • (800) 835-9720 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (724) 223-4675 - Fax
Email Address: c-washcao@pa.gov
Fee Amounts: Service provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Contact the County Assistance Office by phone or visit in person.
Intake Requirements: In addition to ID and documentation of income/resources, the County Assistance Office require:

1) Proof of the emergency and the amount of money needed to address the crisis

2) Proof that an ESA will solve the housing crisis (rather than only delay eviction/foreclosure)
Geographical Area: Service available in all of Pennsylvania. Clients must contact the office in the county where they live (even if another county's office is closer to their residence).
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices
Washington County Assistance Office - Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)
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