CARES Rent Relief Program
The CARES Rent Relief Program (CARES RRP)
was established to provide rental assistance to
households experiencing job loss or substantial
loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 health
crisis. Program information may be found at
https://phfa.org/pacares.
Eligibility
Eligible lessees must:
- Must reside in Jefferson County, and
- Have annual income at or below the area median income (see table), and
- Have become unemployed after March 1, 2020 due to COVID -19;
or be experiencing 30% or more of a reduction in annual income
resulting from reduced work hours/wages due to COVID-19, and
- Be at least 30 days past due on their monthly rent payments
CARES RRP Application Fact Sheet
# Persons |
Median Income |
1 |
$45,500 |
2 |
$52,000 |
3 |
$58,500 |
4 |
$64,900 |
5 |
$70,100 |
6 |
$75,300 |
7 |
$80,500 |
8 |
$85,700 |
Application Instructions
- Complete the 3 applications/certifications provided below and
W-9 form (The applications/certifications require both renter
and landlord involvement).
- Submit the 3 completed applications/certifications and W-9 form (landlord) along
with the required supporting documentation (as identified in the applications/certifications)
by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Community Action, Inc.
ATTN: CARES RRP
105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Lessees will be notified whether their application has been approved.
For additional information, contact Community Action, Inc. at (814) 938-3302.