Harrisburg’s MLK City Government Center
During the pandemic, Harrisburg offered financial assistance to those behind on rent and utilities due to COVID.
The city’s rent relief program is finally nearing the end of its funding, but still has enough for a few more applicants.
According to Dennise Hill, director of the city’s Department of Building and Housing Development, Harrisburg has $60,000 left of its original $500,000 in federal funds. She encouraged those who may still be in need of financial assistance to apply. They have enough to help about 10 more applicants, she said.
“Now would be the time to apply,” Hill said. “We are here to help.”
Since Harrisburg first announced the rent relief program in Nov. 2020, about 175 applicants have received assistance, according to the city.
Dauphin County also disbursed rent relief funds for much of the pandemic, but has paused that program as much of the money has now been spent.
To apply for the rent relief program, contact Dennise Hill at (717)-255-6411.
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