From staff reports
Clarion County Housing Authority is accepting applications for the Clarion County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for households that are directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19.
The program can assist with the following costs:
– Utilities in arrears;
– At-home energy costs, such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, fuel oil, and other housing costs.
Eligibility for the program is based on 2020 household gross income or household monthly gross income 30 days prior to the date of application must be at or below 80 percent of the area. Eligible individuals must be below $36,350 or a family of four at $51,900. Also, applicants have to be Clarion County residents.
Online applications can be found at www.compass.state.pa.us/.
Interested residents are encouraged to either give Clarion County Housing Authority a call at (814) 297-8027 or (814) 226-8910, Ext. 115.
More information is available at www.clarionhousing.com.