Applications Available For $847M In Rental, Utility Assistance

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The CDC's eviction moratorium ends on June 30, making Tuesday a 30-day notice for renters.

A total of $847 million was distributed to the state's 67 counties to help Pennsylvanians pay for rent and utilities.

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is first-come, first-served, and the Wolf administration has been urging Pennsylvanians who need help avoiding eviction or utility shutoffs to apply as soon as possible.

About two-thirds of the state's counties have partnered with the Department of Human Services to make applications available to residents through COMPASS. For counties who have their own application process -- like Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties -- residents can visit COMPASS for information on how to apply.

You can learn more about the program here and learn how to apply here.