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.
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
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
***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.