Westmoreland County Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

Westmoreland County has received federal stimulus money under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to assist county residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who need temporary assistance in order to retain or obtain housing.

• The Westmoreland County Housing Authority (WCHA) is the agency responsible for assisting county residents in need of temporary assistance.
• The Westmoreland County Housing Authority has been serving low-income individuals and families in Westmoreland County for more than 60 years. WCHA provides housing for over 1,800 residents in its 33 public housing communities. In addition to providing safe adequate, affordable housing, WCHA provides rent assistance through its Section 8 and Homeless Assistance Programs.
• Get contact information for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Housing Program.
• Visit the Westmoreland County Housing Authority website.

To learn about other county resources and local agencies that can help your family or for a family you are assisting,

Call the Westmoreland County
24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline
1-800-222-8848

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