COVID-19 2019 HOUSING NEWS
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National Federal Eviction Moratorium
National Low Income Housing Coalition - Weekly Webinars on COVID-19 Homelessness & Hosuing
Rental Assistance Program Agency Implementation Guidelines
The Rental Assistance Program has been funded by the CARES Act and is designed to assist Utah renters whose ability to pay rent has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, but whose needs are not being met by other programs. Primarily this funding should assist those who are not eligible for unemployment benefits. This document provides a guide for how to utilize these funds in your communities. ESG COVID-19 Rental Assistance
The Rental Assistance Program has been funded by the CARES Act and is designed to assist Utah renters whose ability to pay rent has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, but whose needs are not being met by other programs. Primarily this funding should assist those who are not eligible for unemployment benefits. This document provides a guide for how to utilize these funds in your communities. ESG COVID-19 Rental Assistance
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Two-Page Explanation of CARES Act Eviction Moratorium Posted by HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (Multifamily) posted a two-page explanation of the CARES Act eviction moratorium. It is designed for residents who have HUD-funded rental assistance and/or live in an FHA-insured property. “Addressing Tenant Concerns During the COVID-19 National Emergency” reminds residents who have rental assistance that they should continue paying rent if they can, but if their income has decreased they should contact property management right away and request an income recertification. If a resident does not have rental assistance but lives in an FHA-insured property, the resident is urged to contact their landlord right away and discuss a potential payment plan. The paper explains that evictions for nonpayment of rent are suspended until July 25, and even after that an owner can only file for eviction if the owner provides the household a notice of intent to file for eviction. However, that notice cannot be given until after the moratorium ends. |
Multifamily Properties Subject to Federal Eviction Moratoriums
The CARES Act provides a temporary moratorium on evictions for most residents of federally subsidized apartments, including those supported by HUD, USDA or Treasury (Low Income Housing Tax Credit developments) as well a moratorium on filings for evictions for renters in homes covered by federally-backed (FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac) mortgages for 120 days after enactment.This searchable database and map allows some renters to identify if their home is covered by the CARES Act eviction moratoriums. These new tools contain data on millions of apartments in multifamily housing insured by the Federal Housing Administration or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and millions more supported by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD, and/or USDA programs. The database and map are not comprehensive; they do not include data on single family rental homes of one to four units that are also protected under the CARES Act, and they do not include all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily mortgages. When NLIHC obtains this additional data we will update the tools. Access the database |
Addressing Tenant Concerns Regarding Rent and the Temporary Suspension of Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) developed this flyer to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) participants with important information and resources about paying rent during the national emergency concerning the coronavirus pandemic. Download Flyer
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) developed this flyer to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) participants with important information and resources about paying rent during the national emergency concerning the coronavirus pandemic. Download Flyer
Tenant and Landlord Communication is Key During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As advocates, we are advising renters struggling with making their monthly rent payments to be careful what they sign, and calling for landlords to exercise patience and compassion in working with tenants who may need to defer payments during the weeks ahead. We are grateful for the state’s efforts in allowing those who are facing layoffs or furloughs due to the coronavirus to defer rental payments for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a crucial step in allowing residents to focus on social distancing and remaining healthy. Although the moratorium has provided relief for many renters, the order is not specific in how landlords and tenants negotiate terms of deferment. Read the full press release Tips for Tenants When They Can't Pay Rent English & Spanish
As advocates, we are advising renters struggling with making their monthly rent payments to be careful what they sign, and calling for landlords to exercise patience and compassion in working with tenants who may need to defer payments during the weeks ahead. We are grateful for the state’s efforts in allowing those who are facing layoffs or furloughs due to the coronavirus to defer rental payments for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a crucial step in allowing residents to focus on social distancing and remaining healthy. Although the moratorium has provided relief for many renters, the order is not specific in how landlords and tenants negotiate terms of deferment. Read the full press release Tips for Tenants When They Can't Pay Rent English & Spanish
Utah Housing Coalition calls for a state-wide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures
We believe housing stability is crucial in a public health emergency in which containment and treatment rely on individuals staying indoors and not being forced to seek shelter or experience homelessness. Recent significant reductions in working hours, wages, or travel restrictions pose a hardship to Utahns who already struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. Read the full press release
We believe housing stability is crucial in a public health emergency in which containment and treatment rely on individuals staying indoors and not being forced to seek shelter or experience homelessness. Recent significant reductions in working hours, wages, or travel restrictions pose a hardship to Utahns who already struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. Read the full press release
Housing Instability and COVID-19 Map
The Senate last night ( 03/25/2020) voted unanimously to pass a $2 trillion direct spending bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, including more than $12 billion in funding for HUD programs. The bill now moves to the House, which will vote on it tomorrow. The president may sign the bill by as soon as tomorrow night. See NLIHC’s full analysis of provisions in the bill related to housing and homelessness. NLIHC has released a new, interactive Housing Instability and COVID-19 Map.
The Senate last night ( 03/25/2020) voted unanimously to pass a $2 trillion direct spending bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, including more than $12 billion in funding for HUD programs. The bill now moves to the House, which will vote on it tomorrow. The president may sign the bill by as soon as tomorrow night. See NLIHC’s full analysis of provisions in the bill related to housing and homelessness. NLIHC has released a new, interactive Housing Instability and COVID-19 Map.
Stimulus Bill Provides Nonprofit Loans, Grants, and One-Year ‘Universal Deduction’
The $2 trillion stimulus bill expected to clear Congress Friday expands the charitable deduction to all taxpayers for a year, makes nonprofits eligible for federal loans that could be largely forgiven, and boosts tax incentives for corporate giving, according to nonprofit analysts. Read the full article
The $2 trillion stimulus bill expected to clear Congress Friday expands the charitable deduction to all taxpayers for a year, makes nonprofits eligible for federal loans that could be largely forgiven, and boosts tax incentives for corporate giving, according to nonprofit analysts. Read the full article
Utah Apartment Association creates rent deferment plan due to economic impact of coronavirus
To accommodate renters who are in financial crisis as a result of Covid-19, while still meeting the commitments of the industry, the UAA, and partners are promoting rent deferment plans for the month of April 2020. More information on UAA's webs site
Read the full press release
To accommodate renters who are in financial crisis as a result of Covid-19, while still meeting the commitments of the industry, the UAA, and partners are promoting rent deferment plans for the month of April 2020. More information on UAA's webs site
Read the full press release
Utah banks prepared for pandemic, ready to assist customers
Assistance such as deferred payments, loan modifications and fee abatements are available, and we are preparing to facilitate low and no interest federal disaster loans. Businesses and individuals facing economic challenges related to the spread of the COVID-19 virus should contact their bank as soon as possible. Banks have developed many programs designed to assist borrowers during periods of temporary economic stress. Read the full press release
Assistance such as deferred payments, loan modifications and fee abatements are available, and we are preparing to facilitate low and no interest federal disaster loans. Businesses and individuals facing economic challenges related to the spread of the COVID-19 virus should contact their bank as soon as possible. Banks have developed many programs designed to assist borrowers during periods of temporary economic stress. Read the full press release
COVID-19 and Changing Eviction Policies Around the Nation
As the world seeks to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers across the U.S. are responding to the heightened insecurity so many face. This new table details where municipalities, states, and the federal government have taken action. We will be continually updating the table as we build a larger map to house this information, and welcome tips regarding what your community is putting into place.
As the world seeks to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers across the U.S. are responding to the heightened insecurity so many face. This new table details where municipalities, states, and the federal government have taken action. We will be continually updating the table as we build a larger map to house this information, and welcome tips regarding what your community is putting into place.
