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After a slow start, states are now spending rental assistance at a steady rate.
Households struggling to pay rent or utility bills received relief from the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA1) program. State and local governments were responsible for administering the funds, which they began receiving in January 2021. The American Rescue Plan Act added $21 billion more to the program (ERA2) in March 2021.
Update: How much has each state spent on rental assistance?
Households struggling to pay rent or utility bills received relief from the December 2020 passage of the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA1) program. State and local governments began receiving ERA1 funding in January 2021. The American Rescue Plan Act added $21 billion more to the program (ERA2)
What has each state spent in rental assistance?
Millions of Americans have struggled to pay rent during the pandemic, and now face the possibility of eviction. To help meet this need, Congress created the Emergency Rental Assistance program in December 2020, making $24 billion available to state and local governments to help households pay rent or utilities.
Pandemic Response: Housing Insights
In the last of a three-part series where experts share perspectives on pandemic relief legislation, panelists who are experts in housing issues share their recommendations.
Pandemic Housing Relief Programs
We co-hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with the National Academy of Public Administration. A panel of experts examined the impact of housing and rental assistance relief programs on underserved communities and shared lessons learned. Learn more and view the video for this event.