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Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
GovBenefits.gov
(Separate Website)
GovBenefits.gov is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations
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Spanish / Español
Notice of Appeal for Pennsylvania
This packet will prepare a "Notice of Appeal" form (as well as a Civil Cover Sheet) for filing an appeal from the Magisterial District Court to the Court of Common Pleas. Instructions for filing and service will be included.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a fill-in-the-blank form. You will answer questions while connected to the Internet. After you answer all the questions, the program will prepare your completed documents for you.
IMPORTANT: To use this program, you must use Internet Explorer to see the questions and Microsoft Word to print your documents.
By: North Penn Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Public Housing & Subsidized Housing
Information on public housing and subsidized housing.
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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Public Housing - Rent You Can Afford
Informational brochure which provides an overview of how rent is calculated for a public housing program.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Subsidized Housing
(Separate Website)
Information for tenants on the rules and regulations in subsidized and public housing to avoid eviction or loss of the subsidy .
By: North Penn Legal Services
Subsidized and Public Housing in PA (Video)
Information for tenants in northwestern Pennsylvania regarding subsidized and public housing, including how to apply, your rights, and what happens if you are being evicted. Presented by Attorney Autumn Johnson. March 2011. (11:07)
By: Northwestern Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Public Housing and the "One Strike and You Are Out" Policy
(Separate Website)
Information on the Housing Authority's right to evict a resident for any criminal activity, including drug related criminal activity.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Public Housing Grievance Procedures
(Separate Website)
Information on grievance procedures available to public housing residents.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Public Housing Transfers
(Separate Website)
Information on transfers within a public housing authority.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Public Housing Application
(Separate Website)
List of Housing Authorities in Southwest Pennsylvania and information on how to apply with them.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Public and Subsidized Rental Housing
Informational Brochure explaining public and subsidized housing in central Pennsylvania.
By: MidPenn Legal Services
Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors (Video)
This video discusses the federal housing rights of victims of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Self-help Handbook for Tenants
This handbook provides useful information about renting an apartment and some of the basics of landlord-tenant law. For those looking for rental housing, the handbook has practical suggestions about what to look for while inspecting the rental unit and what questions to ask the landlord. For those who are already renting, the handbook discusses common problems such as nonpayment of rent or complaints about repairs.
By: North Penn Legal Services
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Tips for Representing Yourself at the Magisterial District Justice Hearing
(Separate Website)
Information on representing yourself at a Magisterial District Justice hearing
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Appealing the Magisterial District Justice Judgment
(Separate Website)
Information on appealing a District Justice judgment
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Section 8 Housing
(Separate Website)
Information on federal rent subsidy programs from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Public Housing Authorities in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
List of Public Housing Authorities in Pennsylvania including addresses and telephone numbers.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants Living in Federal Housing [PDF]
(Separate Website)
A brochure for tenants living in federal housing. (PDF format, 7 Pages)
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
How Your Rent is Determined for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet is a general guide to inform
the Public Housing Agency (PHA) and HUDassisted
residents of the responsibilities and
rights regarding income disclosure and
verification. Since some of the requirements
vary by program, residents should consult their
PHA to determine the specific policies that
apply.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
Information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
Relocation Assistance to Tenants Displaced From Their Homes [PDF]
(Separate Website)
This booklet describes the relocation payments and other relocation assistance available to tenants displaced from their homes as a direct result of rehabilitation, demolition or acquisition for a project in which Federal funds are used.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
Bad Landlords in Federal Housing Complaints
(Separate Website)
The Multifamily Housing Complaint Line is a service provided by HUD's Multifamily Housing Clearinghouse (MFHC) that enables residents of HUD-insured and -assisted properties and other community members to report complaints with a property's management concerning matters such as poor maintenance, dangers to health and safety, mismanagement, and fraud.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Report Bad Landlord in Federal Housing
(Separate Website)
Information on how to report bad landlords with federal housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
The Fair Housing Act
(Separate Website)
Information on housing discrimination and the Fair Housing Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Housing Discrimination - Filing A Complaint
(Separate Website)
Information for those renting or home buyer a home who believe their rights have been violated. Details on fair housing complaints
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Spanish / Español
Telephone Assistance Program - Lifeline
(Separate Website)
Lifeline is a program that provides reduced telephone costs to customers of qualified telephone services. It is available to recipients of General Assistance (GA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps or the National School Free Lunch Program.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania Affordable Apartment Locator
(Separate Website)
The Apartment Locator was developed by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency as a tool to link consumers to affordable housing options throughout the Commonwealth. It is intended to be an aid for consumers who are searching for affordable apartments and for property managers and developers who wish to market their affordable vacant units.
By: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
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