Dauphin County Administrative Building
County residents in need of housing assistance have a chance to receive help.
Dauphin County has reopened its Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) to those struggling with housing expenses due to the pandemic.
The program, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizes a combination of federal and state funding. In total, the county was allotted $18 million in 2021 and has $3.5 million remaining to distribute.
ERAP assists low-income households that experienced pandemic-induced financial hardships between March 13, 2020 and May 11, 2023, including income reductions or expenses related to COVID. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
The county is accepting applications starting Monday, July 15 until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2.
Priority will be given to applications based on current income and pending eviction status. Applicants who have previously received assistance may qualify for an additional three months of support, with a maximum total assistance period of 15 months. New applicants can receive up to 12 months of assistance, subject to availability of funds and based on demonstrated need.
The county encourages applicants to participate in the county’s housing stability case management, a program that assists with human service needs to prevent future homelessness and restore housing stability.
For more information on the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program, or to apply, visit Dauphin County’s website. Questions can be directed to 211 or emailed to [email protected].
Story updated on 07/29 to reflect a application deadline extension.
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