Resources
Housing Support, Energy Efficiency, and Home Repair Assistance
Resources
The following programs offer additional support for home repairs, renovations, and energy upgrades. Each has its own eligibility requirements—please contact each organization directly for assistance.
USDA Rural Development – Section 504 Home Repair Program
Provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair or modernize their homes, and grants to elderly low-income homeowners to remove health or safety hazards.
717-601-3249
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)
Offers affordable loan programs such as:
- Renovate & Repair Loan Program
- Homeowners Energy Efficiency Loan Program
800-822-1174
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity – Home Preservation Program
Helps eligible homeowners make critical home repairs and accessibility improvements.
570-216-4390
Keystone Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP)
Provides financing to help homeowners make energy-efficient improvements, from HVAC to windows and insulation.
484-838-5640
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania
Homeownership Center provides educational opportunities and programs: Pathways to Homeownership, Homebuyer Partners, and Foreclosure Intervention.
570-558-2490
POCONOINFO HELPLINE
Whether it’s information about local food pantries, accessing homeless shelters, public assistance programs, substance abuse programs, availability of child care assistance services, volunteer opportunities, or other human service needs, Monroe County residents need only contact PoconoInfo to connect with a comprehensive database of local, state and federal health and human service programs available in our community. Trained call specialists will be on hand to answer questions and refer individuals in need to services that are available.
info@poconounitedway.org
570-517-3954
Monroe County Aging Office
Staffed by professionals in the field of aging and with the guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging strives to improve the quality of life of Monroe County's older citizens through the coordination of existing services and development of essential programs.
570-420-3735