State Rental Assistance Available!

The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) released the following information, showcasing the amount of funds state programs have paid in assistance to cover back rent and utilities, helping households avoid evictions and homelessness. Nationwide, it is projected that more than $1 billion in assistance will be paid in July.

Read the full article here:

https://www.ncsha.org/ncsha-news/states-to-pay-more-than-1-billion-in-rental-aid-in-july/ 

REMINDER:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended the eviction moratorium through July 31, 2021. This is intended to be the final extension of the moratorium according to the CDC.

More information can be found on this website:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html

As of 6/30/2021, the State of Nebraska has awarded over $4.4 million in rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. The ERA program is still accepting applications. Learn more and apply at the following links:

• Nebraska residents (excluding Douglas & Lancaster counties)
• Lincoln/Lancaster County
• City of Omaha
• Douglas County
• Northern Ponca Housing Authority
• Omaha Tribal Housing Authority