Housing Resources by County
Select your PA county to see details on how to get resources for rent and utilities assistance or emergency housing.
Adams County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Allegheny County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Armstrong County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Beaver County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Bedford County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Berks County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 7am to 4:30pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 7:30am and 10am, Monday through Friday
Blair County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Bradford County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Bucks County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Butler County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Cambria County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Cameron County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Carbon County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Centre County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Chester County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Clarion County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Clearfield County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Clinton County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Columbia County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Crawford County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Cumberland County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Dauphin County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211, 24/7, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
Delaware County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Elk County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Erie County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Fayette County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Forest County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Franklin County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance through SCCAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Fulton County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Greene County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Huntingdon County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Indiana County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Jefferson County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Juniata County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Lackawanna County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 to speak to a Resource Navigator directly
Lancaster County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 7am to 4:30pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 7:30am and 10am, Monday through Friday
Lawrence County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Lebanon County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Lehigh County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Luzerne County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 to speak to a Resource Navigator directly
Lycoming County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
McKean County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Mercer County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Mifflin County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Monroe County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Montgomery County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Montour County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Northampton County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Northumberland County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Perry County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Philadelphia County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Pike County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Potter County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Schuylkill County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Snyder County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Somerset County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Sullivan County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Susquehanna County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Tioga County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Union County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Venango County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Warren County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Washington County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Wayne County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
Westmoreland County
For rent and utility assistance, or if you’re experiencing homelessness:
- Text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211
Wyoming County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
- Our lines are currently very busy – you may get connected to a Housing Specialist more quickly if you call between 9am and 11am, Monday through Friday
York County
For rent and utility assistance:
- Renters: view our resources for Rent Payment Assistance, Subsidized Rental Housing, or Section 8 Vouchers (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Utilities: view our payment assistance resources for Electric, Gas, Water, or Internet (enter your zip code to browse local resources)
- Get COVID-19 rent and utility assistance with ERAP
- For more resources, scroll down to see our most-requested housing resources, or check out utilities resources
- If you need additional assistance, search for resources at pa211.org, text your zip code to 898-211, or dial 211 (wait times may be high)
If you’re experiencing literal homelessness: (sleeping on the street, in a car, in a shelter, or a place not meant for habitation)
- Dial 211, 24/7, enter your zip code, and press “9” for housing
- Please follow the menu prompts to accurately identify your current living situation – enter the correct number on the menu for faster service
Top Housing Resources
Get help with our most-requested resources for low-cost and emergency housing in PA. Visit our Utilities page to see resources for home energy expenses. Select a resource and enter your zip code to find assistance in your area. To get help from a resource navigator, text your zip code to 898-211 or dial 211.
Housing Programs:
- Department of Human Services (DHS) – learn more about housing resources in PA, and how to apply
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) – rent and utilities assistance during the COVID-19 crisis
- Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) – assistance for eligible people who are at risk of, or are experiencing, homelessness
- PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) – housing resources for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs
- PA Human Relations Commission (PHRC) – information on fair housing and how to report housing discrimination
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – learn more about rental assistance programs in PA, and how to apply
COVID-19 Housing Relief
Stay up to date with PA and federal housing relief programs, like eviction moratoriums and rental assistance.
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