Assistance Programs
AHILP
Allegheny County Homeowners:
You may be eligible to receive special home improvement financing through the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County.
Emergency/Priority improvement loans are available for up to $10,000.
General improvement loans are available for up to $23,000.
More Information
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information. The checkmarks in the table below show which benefits are currently available in COMPASS:
| Services | Screen | Apply | Refer | Renew | MCA | Provide Search |
| Health Care: Medical Assistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Health Care: CHIP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cash Assistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Child Care Works Program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Water Assistance: LIHWAP | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Energy Assistance: LIHEAP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| School Meals | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Long Term Living Services – Home and Community Based | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Long Term Living Services – Nursing Home and Related Facilities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Early Intervention, Intellectual Disability or Adult Autism Services | ✓ | ✓ |
For helpful information or to apply go to COMPASS. Below are links to brochures to assist you: