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Housing Resources

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) works to provide affordable homeownership and rental apartment options for senior adults, low and moderate income families, and people with special housing needs. Through its carefully managed mortgage programs and investments in multifamily housing developments, PHFA also promotes economic development across the state.

Resources

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

There are two ways to apply for LIHEAP:

Apply Online 

Apply for benefits online using COMPASS, the online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs and manage benefit information.

Apply On Paper

You can download a paper application, print it, fill it out, and return it to your local county assistance office. 

Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

Visit the Department of Human Services (DHS) website to learn more about the Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

To see how LIHWA may be able to assist you with overdue water and wastewater bills, click the LIHWAP flyer:

The Dollar Energy Fund’s Pennsylvania Hardship Program provides one-time assistance grants to Pennsylvania American Water customers. Read more with the following resources:

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Property Tax Rent/Rebate Program

Many Pennsylvanians can apply for the 2026 Property Tax Rent/Rebate Program. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older.

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Renting a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Home

Read everything you need to know about renting a LIHTC home (PDF).

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Lead Poisoning 

Lead can be very harmful, especially to young children. The most important step parents can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs.

  • Childhood lead poisoning at low levels may make learning difficult, interfere with growth, harm hearing and delay development.  
  • Childhood lead poisoning at high levels may cause coma, convulsions and even death.

Lead can be found throughout a child's environment, including:

  • Homes built before 1978 that contain lead-based paint.
    • Peeling and cracking paint makes lead dust that can poison children when they swallow or breathe in the dust.
  • Certain water pipes.
  • Some consumer products, such as some toys and jewelry.
  • Some candies imported from other countries or traditional home remedies.
  • Certain jobs and hobbies involve working with lead-based products may cause parents to bring lead into the home.

Read more on the Commonwealth of PA website.

Protect Your Family From Lead in the Home (PDF)

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Legal Services

Interested in understanding rental and fair housing law in Pennsylvania? Learn more in this Self-Help Handbook for Tenants (PDF)

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USDA Rural

Visit the USDA Rural Development website to learn about their state programs and contracts, including multifamily housing programs.

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Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) 

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination. They can help you file discrimination complaints in education, employment, housing and commercial property, and public accommodation.