The following organizations may have rental assistance to help with back rent or a security deposit. Please check with the organization directly to see if they are accepting applications at this time and have funding available.
Low-Income Households
Families with Children
Survivors of Domestic Violence
Veterans
Veterans Multi-Service Center
Funding available as of July 30, 2025
How to Apply
By Phone: +1 (215) 923-2600
In-Person:
People living with HIV
Direct Emergency Financial Assistance (DEFA)
No funding as of July 30, 2025
How to Apply
By Phone: +1 (215) 985-2437
Small Grants
For Northwest Philadelphia residents in area codes 19118, 19119, 19126, 19138, 19144 and 19150.
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
How to Apply
By Phone: +1 (215) 843-2340
In-Person:
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
Monday – Wednesday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
NOTE: Call beforehand to schedule an appointment.
Utility Assistance
UESF Utility Grant Program
Unknown funding as of January 9, 2023
How to Apply
In-Person:
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
Monday: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
NOTE: UESF Utility Program has 19 intake locations across the city, which can be found on the interactive map.
PGW Customer Responsibility Program
CRP provides debt forgiveness and a lowered monthly bill for low-income tenants.
How to Apply
By Mail: Application Form
Send to
Philadelphia Gas Works
Customer Responsibility Program
P.O. Box 3529
Philadelphia, PA 19122-0529
Customer Responsibility Program
P.O. Box 3529
Philadelphia, PA 19122-0529
NOTE: Complete the form and include all proof-of-income documents in your envelope. However, we encourage online applications, instead of mailed applications to avoid any paperwork from being lost.