New Resources and Updates on COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
NLIHC updated its emergency rental assistance programs on August 3 and developed new resources for readers, including through an interactive map and searchable database. A webinar on August 19, 1-2…
Recording Available of NLIHC August 3 National Call on “Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness”
During the most recent national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) discussed the latest activities on Capitol Hill and the importance of sustained federal…
Additional Coronavirus Updates - Monday, August 10, 2020
National Updates Congress Politico reports that a growing number of Republican lawmakers, including Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), chair of the Senate Banking Committee, want the party’s leadership to…
Minnesota Lawmakers Establish $100 Million Housing Assistance Program
In response to mounting pressure from advocates throughout Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the “COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program” on July 14.…
30-40 Million People in America Could Be Evicted from Their Homes by the End of 2020
New research shows that without significant federal intervention, the COVID-19 housing crisis will result in widespread evictions and an increase in homelessness. Washington, DC – Today, 9 prominent…
Renters Can’t Wait! Tell Congress to Fund #RentReliefNow in Next COVID-19 Relief Package!
We need #RentReliefNow! Between 19 and 23 million renters may be evicted due to the pandemic and its economic fallout. The eviction moratoriums on federally backed apartments expired on July 24,…
Hear the Latest on Next COVID-19 Relief Package on Today’s National Call on Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness
Join today’s (August 3) national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness at 2:30-4 pm ET to hear Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) discuss the state of play in Congress on the next coronavirus…
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development Posts Additional Guidance on Duplication of Benefits
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) posted on July 29 a Memorandum and two attachments providing additional guidance on preventing “Duplication of Benefits” (DOB) when using the…
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Announces Availability of CARES Act Funds to Offset Coronavirus Expenditures
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (Multifamily) posted Notice H 20-08 on July 23, announcing the availability of “COVID-19 Supplemental Payments” (CSP) for Section 8, Section 202, and…
Additional Coronavirus Updates - Monday, August 3, 2020
National Updates Congress Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Jesús “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL), along with 41 of their colleagues sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to include $…
Opportunity Starts at Home Statement on Senate Republicans’ Proposed Relief Package
Opportunity Starts at Home, a multisector affordable homes campaign, issued a statement addressing the inadequate and unacceptable COVID-19 relief package proposed by Senate Republicans. Prominent…