PHFA Opens Applications for New Rental and Mortgage Assistance

PHFA applications for a new rental and mortgage assistance program are available as of June 29th and will be accepted when the program opens on July 6th. This new program is funded through the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund allocated by the Governor and the Legislature and totals $175 million.

  • To view the applications and apply for funds click here.
  • To view an FAQ about rent relief click here.
  • To view a fact sheet about mortgage relief click here.

Please join the Housing Alliance for a webinar on Wednesday, July 1 at 11:00 AM with Bryce Maretzki, Director, Policy and Planning, for the PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) who will provide details for organizations on implementation of the new rental assistance and mortgage relief program for people impacted by COVID-19 related job loss. Click here to register for the webinar.

For more information about the program from PHFA, read their press release here. And, for the Housing Alliance analysis of the program click here.