Description

Through the Homelessness Prevention Program, UESF assists individuals and families in rental housing and those residing in emergency and transitional housing facilities.  If eligible, payment for rental arrearages and/or future rental payments may be made. Funds may also be used for security deposit and moving/storage costs.  Linkages to other needed services including housing counseling, basic money management, credit repair, legal services, child and family in-home supportive services, and behavioural health programs are identified and established. 

 

 

 

To be considered for assistance, an individual/family must:

 

  Be a Philadelphia resident;

  Currently reside in an unsubsidized housing unit (private market apartment/home);

  Be at risk for homelessness, be a victim of domestic violence, or live in a rental unit that is unfit for habitation;

  Have a court ordered eviction notice;

  Be able to sustain monthly housing expenses with current income

  Have a household income at or below 30% of the area median income which is:

 

 

 

 

Maximum amounts of assistance available

Eligible families may receive up to $2,500 of financial assistance.       

 

 

Intake

Individuals can access the Homelessness Prevention Program by contacting the UESF Central Office.