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1301 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA, 19122
United States

215-427-3463

Neighborhood help desk and catalyst for community engagement & action in the South Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia

The SKCP Blog

Philadelphia Rent & Eviction Programs

South Kensington Community Partners

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA'S COVID-19
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMCity Increases Phase 2 COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

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The City of Philadelphia has made a significant change to the amount of rental assistance funding that is available for Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Now, RENT CAN BE PAID UP TO $1500.00!. This increase will automatically apply to tenants that have already applied for Phase 2 funding, as well as all new applicants.

IF YOU KNOW A LANDLORD THAT DID NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE BECAUSE OF THE PREVIOUS ASSISTANCE LIMIT, PLEASE TELL THEM WORK WITH THEIR TENANT TO APPLY TODAY!!!!

Please visit https://phlrentassist.org/ for more information [pdf].

We are taking applications until September 30, 2020.

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To Schedule a Mediation

The City of Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program enables landlords and tenants to arrive at an agreement that works for both parties, without having to go to Court. This program is required for all landlords with tenants who have had difficulty paying rent due to a COVID-19 related hardship. Benefits of diversion and mediation include helping tenants avoid an eviction, while also helping landlords avoid vacancies and unit turnover costs.
To schedule a mediation, landlords must first submit an application through the web portal (link below). Once it is confirmed that the application is complete, the landlord and tenant will be scheduled for a mediation within 30 days.

Apply Now!

Everything you need to know if you’re facing eviction in Pennsylvania (full guide)
Charlotte Keith, Spotlight PA

The deadline to apply is currently Sep. 30, but state lawmakers are considering giving people more time to apply, as well as changing some of the program’s rules.
There’s a lot of confusion about where things stand with evictions in Pennsylvania. At the beginning of September, the state’s ban on evictions expired and a new federal one went into effect until the end of the year.
Because so much is changing, Spotlight PA has put together this brief guide to help you understand your options (or share with others). We’ve made this information available in a printable infographic that you can share with your neighbors, local organizations, places of worship, and anyone else who needs this information.


More here.