PAA COVID-19 Resources for Tenants

As PAA continues to navigate new information relating to the COVID-19 information and updates, we have set up a resource page to assist with tenant/resident questions that you may be getting at your apartment communities.  Please see the suggested links below.

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COVID-19 Overall Resources:
NEW 1.11.2021-The State of Pennsylvania Distribution Plan
Overall Information Updates and Sources for Covid-19 Pandemic in Your County
LeaseLock: Renter Relief Programs Report

Stay at Home Order:
Pennsylvania COVID-19 Reopening Phases
PA Stay At Home Order Details

Financial Relief and Impacts:
​CARES RENT RELIEF PROGRAM COUNTY CONTACT LIST
Pennsylvania COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program for Renters and Property Owners
COVID-19 Emergency Renters Assistance Program (Philadelphia)
​Pensio Tenant Resource-Rent Payment insurance
Protect Your Credit Score During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus Round Two: Unemployment Doubles, More American Worried About Retirement
Rental Payment and Overall Assistance by Zip Code
HUD Rental Payment and Overall Assistance
Where to Find Financial Relief During COVID-19
IRS: Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know
URA Partners with City and Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh to Provide Short Term Rent/Mortgage/Utility Financial Assistance to City Residents
Pennsylvania Career Link-COVID-19 Employment Opportunities

Food Resources:
​Food Banks in the Philadelphia Area
PA Food Resources for Those Impacted by COVID-19 by Zip Code
Pennsylvania Food Pantries

PA Department Services
Department of Human Services Approved Child Care Centers
​Pennsylvania Department of Aging Resources for COVID-19
Pennsylvania Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Pennsylvania Free Clinics and Community Health Centers
Department of Labor and industry: Resource for Impacted Workers

Well-Being
MindPHLTogether
Relaxation Applications
Mental Health Crisis Information
Educational Applications for Students
Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home

Do You Need Help
United Way of Pennsylvania-Do You Need Help?

***Contact the Pennsylvania Apartment Association

How Your Rent Is Really Spent

There has been a lot of discussion about rental payments throughout the COVID-19 crisis. There is a misconception among the public that rental properties have large profit margins—that could not be further from the truth. Please watch the video below to quickly learn how rent is invested back into the maintenance of properties, mortgage payments, and taxes that contribute to the entire  community.