Additional Coronavirus Updates – July 12, 2021
National Updates Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) The CFPB released a new complaint bulletin addressing areas of concern related to COVID-19 relief, including the CDC eviction moratorium…
HUD CPD Issues Sixth Set of CoC and HOPWA Waivers
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued a memorandum on June 30 updating waivers to the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)…
New Research: Many Tenants, Landlords Remain Unaware of Emergency Rental Assistance
As the CDC eviction moratorium is set to expire on July 31, emergency rental assistance must reach households behind on rent to ensure they remain stably housed. New research from the Urban Institute…
White House Hosts Virtual Summit on Eviction Prevention
The White House hosted a virtual Eviction Prevention Summit on June 30 to help municipalities identify and adopt evidence-based strategies to stabilize families and prevent evictions. The summit…
Treasury Releases New Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Resources
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…
Tenant Talk Live Webinar on June 12 for Renters and Resident Leaders: Prepping for Post-Moratorium
Join NLIHC’s next Tenant Talk Live – a webinar with and for residents and resident leaders – next Monday, July 12 at 6 pm ET (5 pm CT, 4 pm MT, and 3 pm PT) to discuss organizing strategies, hear…
NLIHC-led Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition Calls on FEMA to Release Guidance, Extend Full Reimbursement for Non-Congregate Sheltering
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell expressing frustration at the agency’s failure to release substantive guidance on Public Assistance (PA)…
NLIHC Releases Resources on Using ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Affordable Housing
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…
Webinar to Address Availability of Emergency Broadband Assistance, July 8
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) will…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – July 6, 2021
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 Posts CDBG CARES Act Quick Guides
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…