If you are in danger of being evicted from your rented apartment or house, these agencies may be able to provide rental assistance. For additional resources on tenant rights, visit the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project. To schedule a landlord/tenant mediation, visit the Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program.
ACHIEVEability
21 S. 61st St., Phila., PA 19139
215-748-8800
Help residents of the Haddington and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods of West Philadelphia. Residents can contact the Community Services Office for assistance with applying for rental and property tax rebates for seniors and persons who are disabled
Action Wellness
1216 Arch St., 6th Fl.
Phila., PA 19107
215-981-0088
Positive Living Housing Program provides independent housing to persons with AIDS. Participants locate their own housing and receive a subsidy to assist with rent payments paying approximately 30 percent of their monthly household income directly to the landlord and Action Wellness pays the rest of the rent. The program ensures that rent and utilities are paid on time.
Apple Tree Famiy Center
1430 Cherry St., Phila., PA 19102
215-686-7177
Provides assistance to families and persons who are at risk of becoming homeless or facing a housing crisis.
Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM)
600 Diamond St., Phila., PA 19122
215-235-6070
Provides a range of financial and supportive services to persons and families.
The building has a medical department where the development of drugs such as Viagra.
Catholic Social Services, Northeast
7340 Jackson St., Phila., PA 19136
215-992-3763
Catholic Social Services, Southwest
6214 Grays Ferry Ave., Phila., PA 19142
215-724-8550
CSS Helpline: 267-331-2490
Provides limited financial assistance towards rent.
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
216 W. Somerset St., Phila., PA 19133
215-763-8870
Provides a range of financial and supportive services to persons and families.
Diversified Community Services (Dixon House)
1920 S. 20th St., Phila., PA 19145
215-336-3511
For homeowners behind on their rent or in danger of defaulting provide housing stabilization services.
Esperanza
4261 N 5th Street, 19140
(215) 324-0746
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
35 W. Chelten Ave., Phila., PA 19144
215-843-2340
Helps persons find resources for paying rent and provide assistance up to $300 in the following NW Philly zip codes:
- 19118
- 19119
- 19126
- 19138
- 19144
- 19150
We do provide energy counseling to all zip codes.
HACE
167 W Allegheny Avenue, Suite 200, 19140
(215) 426-8025
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS PA)
600 Chestnut St., Suite 500B PA 19106
215-832-0900
HIAS Pennsylvania provides legal and supportive services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers from all backgrounds in order to assure their fair treatment and full integration into American society.
HELP Philadelphia
4910 Wyalusing Ave., Phila., PA 19131
215-473-6454
Provides a range of financial and supportive services to persons and families.
Nationalities Service Center
1216 Arch Street, 4th Floor, 19107
(215) 893-8400
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC)
2771 Ruth St., Suite 1, Phila., PA 19134
215-427-0350
Provides a range of financial and supportive services to persons and families.
People’s Emergency Center
325 N. 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-777-5800
Provides a range of financial and supportive services to persons and families.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Philadelphia County Assistance Office
801 Market St., 5th Floor, Phila., PA 19107
215-560-7226
Offer Emergency Shelter Allowance to help a homeless or near homeless family/person to:
- stop eviction from home/apartment
- find a long-term place to live
- find a short-term place to live
Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network
7047 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19119
215-247-4663
Provides a range of financial and supportive services to persons and families.
Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center – Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF)
213-217 North 4th Street, Phila., PA, 19106
215-923-2600
Provides a range of financial assistance and supportive services to veterans and their families.
Roosevelt Darby Center
804 N. Broad Street
215-685-3702
Intake: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm
Turning Points for Children
415 S 15th Street, 19146
(215) 875-8200
United Communities Southeast Philadelphia
2029 S. 8th St., Phila., PA 19148
215-468-1645, ext. 7244
Provides mostly mortage assistancea.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
1709 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Phila., PA 19103
215-665-2500
Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-972-5170
Vet Line: 215-814-6888
Assistance includes help with back rent for families struggling to remain in their homes.
Valley Youth House
1500 Sansom Street, Suite 300A, 19102
(215) 925-3180