Community Mediation & Eviction Diversion Program

In light of Pennsylvania’s eviction moratorium expiring on August 31^st, Lamont McClure reminds residents that Northampton County has approximately $3.6 million available for rental assistance, rapid rehousing and utility payments. The Department of Human Services and the Department of Community and Economic Development, worked together to develop the Community Mediation and Eviction Diversion Program (CMED). CMED offers experienced mediators, emergency financial assistance and rapid rehousing to prevent homelessness.

“Northampton County is ready to assist with conflict management, financial support and education services to resolve eviction disputes and prevent homelessness,” says Lamont McClure. “Housing services are free to low-and-moderate income households and owners of rental units housing low-and-moderate income tenants.”

Contact Information:

For residents who live in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township, contact:

·        New Bethany Ministries at 610-691-5602 x213.

For residents in Easton, contact either:

·        Easton Area Neighborhood Center at 610-253-4253 or email Ross Marcus at rmarcus@eastonanc.org

·        ProJeCt of Easton at 610-258-1100 x13 or email Michael Banas at mbanas@projecteaston.org

For residents of all other municipalities, contact:

·        Third Street Alliance at 610-438-1763 or email Ziana Keith at zkeith@thirdstreetalliance.org

For residents who are fourteen days or less away from losing their residence and have either a Notice to Quit or a Lockout Order Notice:

·        Call 211 to be connected to the Northampton County Tenant Eviction Assistance program seeking rental assistance