Chester County has received $34.5 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the PA Department of Human Services to help cover emergency rental and utility bills for individuals and families who have been severely impacted by COVID-19.
The rent and utility grants are available to individuals and families in Chester County who are obligated to pay rent and who:
- Qualify for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19;
- Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability;
- Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Those who are eligible can use the emergency rent and utility funding to pay for outstanding rent, electricity, gas, water and sewer; and energy costs such as fuel oil or propane, over a 15-month period.
To apply for funding, residents need to call 211 and request rent and utility assistance.
See additional information in the flyers below:
211 Chester County Emergency Rent Utility Assistance Program
Spanish 211 Chester County Emergency Rent Utility Assistance Program
