​Homeless Assistance Program
Rental Assistance:

• ​Must have an eviction notice
  
• Must only be 1-3 months behind on rent
• We can only pay up to $500
• Must agree to three months of follow up case management meetings.
• Monthly income must be within poverty guidelines.

• Assess basic needs
• Link to appropriate resources
• Set goals
• Discuss budgeting and create a spending plan​

​Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Mifflin County received Act 1 Pandemic Funds to assist residents with unpaid rent or utility bills due to the impack of Covid-19.  Mifflin Juniata Human Services is now processing applications to distribute the emergency funding for eligible residents.

Eligibility Requirements Include:​

• ​Eligible expenses include rent, utility, and home engergy costs.
• Eligible households include those with reduced income or financial hardships that were related to COVID-19.
• You must also meet income requirements as stated below (eligibility can be found at www.compass.state.pa.us)

Information:​

​Utility Assistance

• Must have a shut off notice
• Must only be one month behind
• We can only pay one month's worth of utility expenses
• Must agree to 3 months of follow up case management meetings
• Monthly income must be within the poverty guidelines

​PHARE Program
Rental Assistance:

• ​Must have an eviction notice
  
• Must only be 1-3 months behind on rent
• Maximum allowance for rental assistance is $500
• Must agree to six (6) months of follow up case management meetings.
• Monthly income must be within the AMI guidelines and availability of funds.
  

• ​​Discuss and develope a budget and spending plan that is appropriate for your family needs.
• Link you to appropriate resources that will strengthen your basic needs and life style.

Energy Bank 

• ​Energy Bank provides heat assistance to residents of Mifflin or Juniata County ineligible for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benfits or rent assistance to qualified individuals.
  
• There is no income eligibility, but copayment based on income does apply.
• Residents ages 60+ and veterans are eligible for Energy Bank assistance regardless of receipt of LIHEAP benfits.
• Financial health, energy conservation, and weatherization information is provided