Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners
Orders Steps to Protect Renters and Homeowners from Eviction, Foreclosure
What it does
Agencies must consider temporary eviction halts, identify federal funds, and use existing authorities to prevent COVID-19-related evictions and foreclosures.
Real-world impact
- Calls for temporary halting of evictions for tenants unable to pay rent.
- Directs identification of federal funds to provide temporary rental and mortgage assistance.
- Encourages housing authorities, landlords, and grant recipients to minimize evictions and foreclosures.
Topics
Summary
This order directs federal officials to act to reduce evictions and foreclosures tied to COVID-19 hardships. It asks health officials to consider temporarily halting evictions and asks financial and housing officials to find federal money and use existing tools to help people stay housed.
The rule targets renters, homeowners, public housing authorities, landlords, and people facing eviction or foreclosure. It aims to limit homelessness and slow COVID-19 spread, noting that evictions and crowded housing can increase virus transmission and disproportionately affect minorities.
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