Housing & Utilities

Gov. Wolf Announces Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through Aug. 31

https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-announces-protections-from-foreclosures-and-evictions-through-aug-31/

Mortgage Assistance & Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer/MortgageAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Assistance-Information.aspx

Gov. Wolf Announces Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through Aug. 31

https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-announces-protections-from-foreclosures-and-evictions-through-aug-31/

North Penn Legal Services: https://www.northpennlegal.org/

Self-Help Handbook for Tenants (English): https://www.northpennlegal.org/sites/www.northpennlegal.org/files/NPLS%20HB%20Tenants%20English%20-%20LV%20Edition%202019%20Final.pdf

Self-Help Handbook for Tenants (Spanish): https://www.northpennlegal.org/sites/www.northpennlegal.org/files/NPLS%20HB%20Tenants%20Spanish%20-%20LV%20Edition%202019%20Final.pdf

WIFI ACCESS: Service Electric made a commitment to join the ''Keep America Connected'' pledge to:

• Not terminate service to any residential or small business due to the inability to pay their bill.

• Waive late fees that residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstance related to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Open its Wi-Fi hotspots to everyone.

For more information, contact a SECTV Customer Service representative Toll Free in PA (800) 232-9100 or visit the website: https://www.sectv.com/Web/aspHome.aspx?strSystem=LV

WIFI ACCESS: RCN’s Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings. Requests may take up to 14 business days in order to be processed. For more information and to apply, visit their website: https://www.rcn.com/hub/help/lifeline/

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission: http://www.puc.state.pa.us/

Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP): https://www.rhls.org/utilities/pulp/

The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) provides information, assistance, and advice about residential utility and energy matters affecting low-income consumers. Pennsylvania residents may be eligible for free legal help.

PPL has stated that it will not cut off service to any customer for unpaid bills until further notice and will reconnect service for any customers who were disconnected recently.