The federal government is conducting an all-out push to make sure tenants and landlords take advantage of the historic funding for emergency rental assistance to help cover rent, utilities, and other housing costs and keep people in their homes.
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, billions of dollars in federal rental assistance is reaching renters behind on housing costs, as well as landlords who have struggled during the pandemic. These programs are run locally, and right now emergency rental assistance is available across the country.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has a new tool, the Rental Assistance Finder, which allows renters and landlords to find information on rental assistance in their area. Please help spread the word about these resources and the Rental Assistance Finder.