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On January 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

The ERAP program is designed to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Under the County’s ERAP an “eligible household” is defined as a renter household that has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median and in which at least one or more individuals living in the household:

* qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduc

tion in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; and
* can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability;
* additional eligibility criteria will be added as the program is finalized.

12/20/2024

The ERAP program through the Union Mission has been CLOSED once again.

Westmoreland County is not accepting new ERAP applications as of December 23, 2024, due to overwhelming demand and lack of remaining funds.

The Union Mission:�
724-539-3550

12/15/2024

The ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) of Westmoreland County through the Union Mission in Latrobe has been reopened for a limited time.

If you are unsure of what ERAP is, you can read below:

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

On January 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The ERAP program is designed to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Under the County’s ERAP an “eligible household” is defined as a renter household that has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median and in which at least one or more individuals living in the household:

* qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; and

* can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability;

* additional eligibility criteria will be added as the program is finalized.

If your family, or one you know needs assistance with rent & utilities, apply today by visiting https://erapwestmoreland.org or contact the Union Mission at 724-539-3550.

12/10/2024

Westmoreland County Renters:
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) of Westmoreland County, PA through the Union Mission in Latrobe is available again for those who need assistance.

ERAP has been reopened for a limited time. If you are struggling to keep up on the rent and utility bills, you can apply for assistance.

The ERAP program has helped more than 2,990 Westmoreland County households and paid out over $21 million directly to landlords, tenants, and utilities on behalf of eligible households to help prevent homelessness.

You can visit https://erapwestmoreland.org or contact the Union Mission directly at 724-539-3550 to apply.

12/02/2024

ERAP was created during the pandemic to assist renters with the financial difficulties many faced and to help them avoid loss of utilities, or eviction.

Now, the Westmoreland County, PA ERAP program has been reopened. The program will only be open for a limited time through the Union Mission in Latrobe and is available again for those who need assistance.

You can visit https://erapwestmoreland.org or contact the Union Mission directly at 724-539-3550 to apply.

12/01/2024

For a limited time only, the ERAP program of Westmoreland County has been reopened. Please pass this information along to those who may need help.

Renters who are struggling financially with rent or utilities can visit https://erapwestmoreland.org or contact the Union Mission at 724-539-3550 to apply for assistance.

11/25/2024

As we mentioned last week, our Westmoreland County ERAP program through the Union Mission has been reopened, but only for a limited time!

If you are in need of rental or utility assistance The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) of Westmoreland County, PA may be able to help.

Visit https://erapwestmoreland.org or contact the Union Mission at 724-539-3550 to apply while the program is open.

11/17/2024

Important news:
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) of Westmoreland County, PA through the Union Mission in Latrobe is once again available for renters who need assistance.

ERAP has been reopened, but only for a limited time. You can visit https://erapwestmoreland.org or contact the Union Mission at 724-539-3550 if you need assistance.

11/12/2024

Applications for ERAP assistance ended in 2023. However, we'll continue to remind you that you can still call 2-1-1 for assistance and additional information. Households can seek assistance by contacting the United Way Helpline, which has access to various local services.
The ERAP program has helped more than 2,990 Westmoreland County households and paid out over $21 million directly to landlords, tenants, and utilities on behalf of eligible households to help prevent homelessness.

11/03/2024

ERAP has been closed for exactly 1 year to the date today. However, we will continue to remind those in need that the United Way is still there to offer assistance for households in need. Call 2-1-1 for the United Way which has access to a variety of local services.

The ERAP program has helped more than 2,990 Westmoreland County households and paid out over $21 million directly to landlords, tenants, and utilities on behalf of eligible households to help prevent homelessness.

10/24/2024

ERAP was created during the pandemic to assist renters with the financial difficulties many faced and to help them avoid loss of utilities, or eviction. The ERAP team will continue it's mission to help others avoid homelessness.

Although the Westmoreland ERAP is closed, the United Way Helpline is still there to offer assistance for those that need help. Households can seek assistance by contacting the United Way Helpline at 2-1-1, which has access to various local services.

The ERAP program has helped more than 2,990 Westmoreland County households and paid out over $21 million directly to landlords, tenants, and utilities on behalf of eligible households to help prevent homelessness.

10/15/2024

The Union Mission through ERAP will continue its goal of raising awareness for those who are struggling.

You can still call 2-1-1 for assistance and additional information. Households can seek assistance by contacting the United Way Helpline, which has access to various local services.

The ERAP program through the Union Mission has helped more than 2,990 Westmoreland County households and paid out over $21 million directly to landlords, tenants, and utilities on behalf of eligible households to help prevent homelessness.

10/08/2024

Although the Westmoreland ERAP is closed, we'll continue to remind you that the United Way Helpline is still there to assist those that need help. Households can seek assistance by contacting the United Way Helpline at 2-1-1, which has access to various local services.

The Westmoreland County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is permanently closed. The deadline to submit applications was in November, 2023.

The ERAP program has helped more than 2,990 Westmoreland County households and paid out over $21 million directly to landlords, tenants, and utilities on behalf of eligible households to help prevent homelessness.

Address

2217 Harrison Avenue
Latrobe, PA
15650

Telephone

+17245393550

Website

https://erapwestmoreland.org/

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