What housing help exists during the COVID-19 event?
Click on https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-20-help-with-housing-during-covid-19/
and https://www.phila.gov/FairHousingCommission/Pages/COVID-19EmergencyTenantProtections.aspx for more information and resources.
You Should Know:
Philly Tenant Hotline (267) 443-2500
Please call or visit www.phillytenant.org to learn about legal options for tenants facing eviction, potential short-term payment assistance, and other programs for renters.
The Landlord Engagement Program (LEP) (215) 686-7182 provides incentives for property owners to rent to families and individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. There is no cost to join this program. Click here for the program application.
If you are a renter in zip codes 19121, 19139, 19144, or 19134, you can utilize the Right to Counsel Program at https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-free-legal-help-to-avoid-eviction/ to help prevent eviction.
Also, see What is the Eviction Diversion Program?
