EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)
Are you eligible?
Eligible residents must have a household income at 80% or below the average median income (AMI) in their county.
Union and Snyder counties received a combined $9.8 million for direct emergency rental and utility assistance. Union-Snyder CAA is now processing applications to distribute this emergency funding for eligible residents.
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This funding is provided by the Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan. This program is administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Eligibility
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Eligible expenses include rent, utility, and home energy costs through this program.
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Eligible households include those who have had a loss of employment, decrease in income, or have increased household costs relating to or due to COVID-19 whether directly or indirectly.
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Income guidelines are 80% AMI for county of residency while prioritizing individuals who are facing eviction, have a utility shut off, or have no income.
How to Apply
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Applications are accepted on the state's benefits system, compass.state.pa.us.
Click here for directions and FAQ for the ERAP application via Compass.
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Download a paper copy from the options below to complete and turn into our office (appointment required).
Questions?
​Contact our staff with questions specifically for ERAP at erap@union-snydercaa.org or 570-374-0181, option 2.