CDC Announces Targeted Eviction Moratorium Through October 3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on August 3 a limited eviction moratorium covering renters living in communities experiencing a substantial or high level of COVID-19…
Federal Reserve Releases New Rental Debt Estimates, Bolsters Case for ERA Distribution
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released new estimates of rental debt for households that experienced job loss or involuntary part-time work during COVID-19. The report, “Household Rental…
Treasury Releases Resources to Help State and Local Governments Speed ERA Distribution and Prevent Evictions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on August 4 reiterated its call for state and local governments to speed the distribution of emergency rental assistance (ERA) by removing unnecessary and…
Coronavirus Updates – August 9, 2021
National Updates Biden Administration The Biden administration is calling on major companies, nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and others to spread the word that…
NLIHC Testifies before Congress on Federal Efforts to Keep Americans Housed during Pandemic
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus held a hearing on July 27, “Oversight of Pandemic Evictions: Assessing Abuses by Corporate Landlords and Federal Efforts to Keep Americans in their…
HUD Multifamily Office Posts Update to Coronavirus Questions and Answers
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (Multifamily), which oversees contracts with private owners of HUD-assisted properties, issued its 11th update to “Questions and Answers for Office of…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – August 2, 2021
New and Updated NLIHC Resources Direct-to-Tenant Payment Implementation: Increasing Flexibility and Equity in Emergency Rental Assistance Programs The Road Ahead for Low-Income Renters ARPA…
HUD PIH Notice Implements American Rescue Plan Voucher Renewal Adjustments
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued PIH Notice 2021-23 implementing funding adjustments to calendar year 2021 (CY21) Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) renewal funding allocations…
New Treasury Data Show June Uptick in ERA Spending as Eviction Moratorium Expiration Looms
The Department of Treasury on July 22 released updated emergency rental assistance spending data, revealing an uptick in spending in June. By the end of June, grantees had paid out a total of $3…
New NLIHC Report Examines How ERA Programs Implement Direct-to-Tenant Payments
A new NLIHC report, Direct-to-Tenant Payment Implementation: Increasing Flexibility and Equity in Emergency Rental Assistance Programs, outlines why direct-to-tenant payments are needed in emergency…
White House Hosts Second Virtual Convening on Eviction Prevention
The White House hosted a second virtual eviction prevention convening on July 21 to help municipalities quickly deliver rental assistance and develop community-specific eviction-prevention plans. The…