Spring 2022

Emergency assistance for tenants and homeowners

  Housing tools and funds to evade eviction and foreclosure  
 
By Ruth Susswein

Emergency housing funds have rescued millions from losing their homes during the pandemic. We dig into what kind of government help is still available, where to find it, and why money is being left on the table. Read more.
 
  Emergency Rental Assistance strives to prevent evictions  
 
By Monica Steinisch

The Emergency Rental Assistance program was established to head off a flood of evictions expected as a result of pandemic-related unemployment. Distribution of the funds hasn't gone quickly or smoothly, but the program continues to help millions of tenants stay in their homes. Read more.
 
  Help for homeowners: Homeowner Assistance Fund  
 
By Ruth Susswein

Individual homeowners whose finances were decimated by the pandemic are eligible for tens of thousands of dollars to help them remain in their homes and repay overdue mortgages, back taxes, and delinquent utility and insurance bills. Read more.
 
  Housing debt and flawed credit reports--a recipe for homelessness  
 
By Alegra Howard

An eviction filing on a credit record can ruin a renter's chance of finding housing. State and federal lawmakers are fighting to keep pandemic-related financial delinquencies off credit and tenant reports. Read more.
 
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