ERAP

Government

First defendant pleads guilty in ERAP fraud

The other 15 cases remain pending, the district attorney's office said.

By One United Lancaster - March 22, 2024

Government

Sixteen charged with defrauding Lancaster County’s pandemic rental assistance program

A former Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority employee is among those charged.

By One United Lancaster - September 7, 2023

Government

What lessons does Emergency Rental Assistance hold for future programs?

Early research suggests the huge federal program did indeed provide a critical short-term lift for low-income, marginalized and vulnerable households.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2022

Government

Authority modifies rental assistance program; support for hotel stays is ending

Beginning next year, applicants can receive no more than 12 months of assistance in total, including any payments made since March 2021.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 28, 2022

Government

Rental assistance program receives some additional funding

The allocation comes from reserves unspent in previous rounds of federal aid.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2022

Government

Rental assistance update: Application moratorium to remain until Sept. 30 while administrators clear backlog, decide on next steps

The backlog of applications and payments is being worked through. Meanwhile, officials are looking at possibly redirecting some funds to affordable housing construction.

By One United Lancaster - August 5, 2022

Government

Covid-19 rental assistance program pauses to reassess; no new applications accepted for now

The pause probably won’t end up being a permanent stoppage, but that remains to be seen.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 14, 2022

Community

Fewer rental-assistance recipients staying at hotels

Cars drive along Lincoln Highway East (Route 30) on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The number of Lancaster County households staying in local hotels …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 4, 2022

Community

Rental assistance by the numbers: Many households remain at hotels due to tight housing market

Cars drive along Lincoln Highway East (Route 30) on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) Justin Eby As of mid-February, Lancaster County’s Emergency Rental Assistance …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - March 30, 2022

News Roundup

By the numbers: Lancaster County rental assistance has paid out $11.4 million so far

Staff from the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority and local nonprofits assist clients with Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications at the Rental & Utility Assistance Community Days …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 18, 2021

News Roundup

Rental assistance update: $7.2 million paid out, tens of millions still available

Justin Eby, executive director, Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority, discusses the Emergency Rental Assistance Program at a Lancaster County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. (Source: …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - September 22, 2021

Community Voices

Need help applying for rental, utility assistance? Attend an ERAP ‘Community Day’

Individuals wait outside Clipper Magazine Stadium for help applying for rental & utility assistance on Friday, July 23, 2021. (Source: Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority) The organizations …

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By One United Lancaster - September 14, 2021