The U.S. Department of the Treasury released new resources on the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program to support rapid and effective distribution of ERA and prevent evictions. Treasury revised…
NLIHC released two resources with guidance on how state and local governments can use the $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) allocated by the…
An Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) of up to $50/month (up to $75/month for households on Tribal lands) is available to eligible households. The Universal Service Administration Company (USAC)…
National Updates
Biden Administration
The Biden administration released a fact sheet on June 24 announcing initiatives to promote housing stability by supporting tenants and preventing foreclosures…
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) has been posting “Quick Guides” regarding potential uses of the $5 billion Congress appropriated for Community Development Block Grant…
During the most recent national call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing,” we heard from HUD Senior Advisor Richard Cho about updates on homelessness and housing resources from the…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released on June 24 an updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) and fact sheet to support rapid deployment of emergency rental assistance (ERA) and prevent…
HUD’s Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) is hosting a webinar series to assist communities planning for allocation of HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding in advance of OAHP…
The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) held a June 16 webinar on “Zen and the Art of Residential Eviction Defense: Coping with the End of the CDC Moratorium.” Webinar slides, recording, and other…
National Updates
Internal Revenue Service
The IRS is partnering with nonprofit organizations, churches, community groups, and others in 12 cities to help eligible families, particularly those who…
NLIHC on June 14 sent a letter calling on the Biden administration to strengthen, extend, and enforce the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) federal eviction moratorium. The letter also…
NLIHC submitted on June 17 a comment to the Treasury Department on its Interim Final Rule for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) authorized in the American…