Phase 1
The application period for Phase 1 has closed. If you applied, thank you.
Landlord Requirements for Phase 1
- Payment must be applied toward the approved tenant’s rent for months between March 2020 and December 2020.
- Landlord may not begin any eviction proceedings for six months from the last month in which the landlord received assistance from this program.
- Landlord Agreement with terms and conditions.
If you are a renter looking for help, please visit the PhillyTenant website or call the Philly Tenant Hotline at 267-443-2500.
If you need help with other issues, please visit our Other Resources page.
For more information check out the FAQs for Phase 1.
Phase 2
Application Status
The Phase 2 Rental Assistance program is now closed. Tenants and landlords can check the status of their application here.
Landlord Requirements for Phase 2
- Payment must be applied toward the approved tenant’s rent for months between March 2020 and December 2020.
- Landlord may not begin any eviction proceedings for 60 days from the last month in which the landlord received assistance from this program.
- Phase 2 Landlord Agreements
Other Assistance
If you have questions about these rental assistance programs, click here for help.
Tenants may seek additional assistance by visiting the PhillyTenant website or calling the Philly Tenant Hotline at 267-443-2500.
For more information about the program guidelines check out the FAQs for Phase 2.
Phase 3
Phase 3 Application Status
The Phase 3 Rental Assistance program is now closed. Tenants can check the status of their application here.
In Phase 3, payments went directly to the tenant. Tenants received up to $1,500 per month, for up to six (6) months—not to exceed the amount of base rent due for any month where the tenant is receiving assistance.
Phase 3 Tenant Agreement
Check Your Status
Tenants who submitted information for Phase 3 can check the status of their application here.
Other Assistance
If you have questions about these rental assistance programs, click here for help.
Tenants may seek additional assistance by visiting the PhillyTenant website or calling the Philly Tenant Hotline at 267-443-2500.
Phase 4
As of January 20, 2023 Phase 4 of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program is closed. Please note: All applications at PHL Rent Assist are now closed for resubmission, review, and payment.
Our Help Desk staff will remain available to answer questions about the following:
- Outstanding Payments
- Appeals
To submit a Help Desk request click here.
Landlords that applied to Phase 4 that are currently participating in the City’s Eviction-Diversion Program may still receive payments from other state/federal funding sources. Please note that funding is limited. Landlords can visit Eviction-Diversion.Phila.gov to apply to participate in the Eviction Diversion Program.
Tenants can learn about their rights and responsibilities at www.phillytenant.org.