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HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Are you eligible?

Please call us at (570) 374-0181 to learn more about Union-Snyder CAA Housing Assistance

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Union-Snyder CAA provides a variety of Housing Assistance programs to support families and individuals living in Union and Snyder Counties. We provide case management, rental assistance, and more.

Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH)

RRH is a transitional housing program for families and individuals who meet HUD's definitions of homelessness:

  • Living in places not meant for human habitation (i.e. cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings), or

  • Living in an emergency shelter

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*NOTE: The residence must fall within fair market rent and rent reasonableness for family/individual's respective county.

Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)​

HAP provides financial assistance to families and individuals who meet HUD's definitions of homelessness and/or who are facing immediate eviction. Participants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for HAP services:

  • Income must be sufficient to cover rent, utilities, and basic living expenses

  • Those with income less than 80% of poverty will have their information forwarded to their respective County Assistance Office for Emergency Shelter Allowance determination

  • Income cannot exceed 200% of poverty

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Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Union-Snyder CAA is now processing applications to distribute emergency rent, utility, and home energy assistance for eligible Union County residents (no longer accepting applications for Snyder County residents).

  • Eligible expenses include rent, utility, and home energy costs through this program.

  • Eligible households include those with reduced income or financial hardship that were directly or indirectly related to COVID-19.

  • Income guidelines are 80% AMI for county of residency.​

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