Podcasts about emergency rental assistance

aMDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 24th Publish Date:  October 24th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Thursday, October 24th and Happy Birthday to actor Kevin Kline 10.24.24 – BIRTHDAY – KEVIN KLINE*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      Cobb OK's Transit Program for KSU Students 2.      Police: Burglars Move into Man's Home with His Mummified Body 3.      Cobb Sheriff's Office Tests Surveillance Robots at Jail   Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  Cobb OK's Transit Program for KSU Students Kennesaw State University students will soon ride select CobbLinc bus routes for free, starting January 1, 2025, thanks to a pilot program approved by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. The program allows students with a valid ID to use Routes 10, 40, and 45 at no cost, with the university reimbursing the county up to $100,000 annually at $2 per ride. Commissioner Keli Gambrill opposed the program, citing concerns about skewed ridership data due to the reduced fare. The initiative aims to enhance student access to the metro area, with routes serving key locations near KSU's campuses. The program runs through December 30, 2025, and KSU is the state's third-largest university, with nearly 48,000 students enrolled. STORY 2:  Police: Burglars Move into Man's Home with His Mummified Body Cobb Police discovered that seven people were living in the home of a deceased Smyrna man, using his credit cards, checkbook, and vehicle, while his mummified body lay in the bathroom. The man, approximately 70 years old, had been dead for three months. It's unclear how long the suspects resided there or if they were the only occupants. Sgt. Eric Smith noted signs of habitation but couldn't confirm if those arrested were the ones living there. The cause of death is under investigation, and the man is believed to have no surviving relatives. STORY 3:  Cobb Sheriff's Office Tests Surveillance Robots at Jail Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens introduced three six-foot Sentry robots to enhance security at the county jail as part of a 90-day pilot program. Developed by DEKA Research and Development, these robots feature AI, 360-degree cameras, night vision, and heat sensors. They will patrol both inside and outside the jail, conducting perimeter checks and in-depth cell searches. The program aims to improve safety and efficiency by reducing human error and fatigue. Owens emphasized that the robots won't replace jobs but will enhance security. The pilot is free, and its success will determine future use.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back  Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4:  Cobb County's Transit Tax: What Early Voters Are Saying In Cobb County, alongside the presidential race, voters face a significant local decision: a 30-year, 1% transit sales tax referendum, known as the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (M-SPLOST). This tax aims to raise $11 billion for public transportation improvements, including rapid bus routes and transit centers. Many early voters were unaware of the proposal until voting, highlighting a lack of public awareness. Some voters found the ballot wording confusing, while others, like Derrick Scott II, researched beforehand. Over 150,000 residents have voted, with high early turnout potentially easing Election Day congestion. STORY 5:  Cobb's Housing Stability Court Gets Funding Boost Cobb County's Housing Stability Court will continue through 2026, thanks to nearly $1 million in reallocated federal pandemic relief funds. Established in October 2023, the court aims to break the eviction cycle for about 20,000 households annually by combining financial aid with case management. Successful participants have their eviction records expunged, removing barriers to housing. The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to reallocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program, initially funded by $1.3 million in Emergency Rental Assistance, has helped 48 participants, with a 92% success rate. Efforts are underway to secure funding for 2027 and beyond. We'll be back in a moment    Break: INGLES 8   And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes.   ***LEAH INTERVIEW*** INGLES 2 DIABETES (INTERVIEW)***   We'll have closing comments after this. 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ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – Thoughts on the change to the Senate dress code AND the potential government shutdown…PLUS - Los Angeles has launched an emergency rental assistance program - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

The Department of Human Services announced the application deadline for D.C.'s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is tomorrow, March 10.

Atlanta to return $10M in emergency rental assistance to federal government; Georgia bill would make attacking critical infrastructure a felony; Dickens defends training center, efforts to combat crime; Georgia Supreme Court throws Camden spaceport into uncertainty

Atlanta to return $10M in emergency rental assistance to federal government; Georgia bill would make attacking critical infrastructure a felony; Dickens defends training center, efforts to combat crime; Georgia Supreme Court throws Camden spaceport into uncertainty

A nationwide, $47 billion effort to prevent evictions during the pandemic is winding down, leaving tenants to cope with higher rents amid inflation. How well did emergency rental assistance, which funneled aid through local and state programs, work? Looped In hosts R.A. Schuetz and Marissa Luck interview Erin Hahn, a researcher from a tenant advocacy group called Texas Housers, who compared Houston's local rental assistance programs with several others across Texas, and then they talk to Stephanie Graves, president of the Houston Apartment Association to get a landlord's perspective on how the program went. Houston-Harris County rental assistance program to suspend new applications indefinitely Nov. 1:https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/Harris-County-rental-assistance-status-closing-17541457.php Texas Housers report comparing how Emergency Rental Assistance rolled out in Texas: https://texashousers.org/2022/12/06/emergency-rental-assistance-in-texas-report/ Montgomery County gives up $7.1 million of its rent relief funds: “There's just not that many people needing assistance”:https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Montgomery-County-gives-up-7-1-million-of-its-16630147.php County approves $4 million to help renters facing evictions access legal help: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/County-approves-4-million-to-help-renters-facing-17470895.php    Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Treasury launched its Emergency Rental Assistance Program in March of 2021 with Texas receiving $2.4 billion dollars to aid with families and individuals struggling to stay housed during the pandemic. Now nearly 18 months later, Texas Housers has observed the manner in which the State of Texas and 37 localities within have distributed this essential rental assistance and closely reviewed 10 major programs in our latest report ‘Emergency Rental Assistance in Texas: How it went and what happens now.' On today's Buzz Session of A Little Louder, we hear from the report's author, research analyst Erin Hahn, to ask her how the ERA program was seen in different regions of Texas, how the Federal government's hands off approach had pros and cons, and what should be done to prevent displacement and evictions in the future using lessons from this program. You can read the report on our blog and keep posted here on Texas Housers' website for a companion report on evictions in January.

This Day in Maine September 30, 2022

This Day in Maine September 30, 2022

What the end of pandemic rental assistance means for Vermonters. Plus, a software company fired employees seeking pay transparency, Burllington's police commission wants a policy change, and an attempted prison escape.

* The following is a portion of remarks as prepared for delivered by Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen during a visit to the Rosebud Reservation, home of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, in South Dakota on June 21, 2022. The text was provided by the Department of the Treasury. Thank you very much for that introduction. And President [Scott] Herman, thank you for your generosity and hospitality. It's great to be here. This is my first visit to Indian Country, and it's meaningful to me to see first-hand the beauty of the Rosebud Reservation and to hear about your Tribe's rich heritage. It's also been illuminating to listen to you discuss the deep challenges that you and Tribal nations around the country face, and hear your thoughts on how we can partner together to accelerate the economic recovery for all Tribal citizens. I've spent my entire career thinking about economic policy and how it can help people during hard times and create longer-term opportunities. I see a great deal that policies can do to support Tribal communities. Tribes are the backbone of local communities, and Tribal governments are often the largest employer of their citizens and residents in surrounding areas. Simply put, reservations can be centers of economic opportunity for millions of Tribal and non-Tribal members and they merit deep investment by the federal government and our private sector partners. Yet, despite the efforts by Tribal governments to develop their economies, significant inequities exist. Many have their roots in prior federal policy. According to the US Commission for Civil Rights' Broken Promises Report, over 25 percent of Native Americans live in poverty. In certain Tribes, over half of their citizens live in poverty. For Native Americans living on reservations, the unemployment rate is around 50 percent. Those numbers are unacceptably high. The last two years have been hard for everyone, but they've been especially difficult for Native American communities. Tribal communities have had some of the highest COVID mortality rates in the country, and the data shows that few suffered more than Native American workers and enterprises during the pandemic. In addition to the pain the pandemic caused Tribal families and communities, this disproportionate impact resulted in the loss of critical Tribal revenue that supports governmental services for Tribal citizens in need. The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden in March 2021, provided much-needed relief, injecting billions of dollars into Tribal communities across the country. This legislation has led to a historic investment in Indian Country. Our flagship program, the Fiscal Recovery Funds, provided $20 billion to Tribal governments to help fight the pandemic and help Tribal households and businesses recover. Tribes across the country, including right here, used these funds for vaccination efforts to protect their Tribal citizens. Some places – like Rosebud – are using the funds for affordable housing projects. Others, such as the Quechan Indian Tribe, are providing assistance to Tribal members who own small businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID‐19. To date, 99% of this fund has been distributed, benefitting 2.6 million Tribal citizens across the U.S. Other programs have also helped Tribal nations recover. Take the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Tribal citizens faced acute rental challenges pre-pandemic, and these conditions rapidly worsened after March 2020. This program allocated $800 million to Tribes to help prevent evictions and keep Tribal citizens safely and stably housed. Early reports show that thousands of low-income Tribal citizens have received housing assistance across Tribal nations. Here, Rosebud has spent $6.3 million to serve 700 low-income households in need of emergency rental assistance. FULL REMARKS: https://www.indianz.com/News/2022/06/22/secretary-yellen-delivers-remarks-on-first-visit-to-indian-country/

There is no question that many families suffered financial setbacks as the coronavirus swept across the nation two years ago. Today I'd like to discuss my vision to stabilize housing and to assist Arkansans with opportunities to move up the economic ladder. Arkansas's unemployment rate rose to more than 10 percent in the early months of the pandemic. The federal government stepped in with Emergency Rental Assistance, which allowed many to remain in their homes and softened the financial blow for landlords. But our economy has returned, jobs are plentiful, and our unemployment rate is even better than before the pandemic. Many still are recovering, but as employment opportunities abound, we are returning to our pre-pandemic assistance programs. Our goal is to educate Arkansans so they can move into trades that will allow them to build a career that will support their family. We must do more than pay the rent. Arkansans want to work. We recognize the dignity that comes with earning a living rather than a lifetime of accepting help. For this to work, we must assess the needs of individuals. What training does a person need? What challenges prevent a parent from finding a job? Some need help to overcome a mental illness or an addiction to alcohol or another substance. We still have programs that assist renters, including the Emergency Solutions Grants, the Community Services Block Grants, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Arkansans's belief in the value of work has been a foundation of my approach to lending a government hand to those in need. I recently informed the U.S. Treasury that Arkansas would accept no more than about $58 million in funds the federal government is offering through the second round of  the Emergency Rental Assistance program. That is about 39 percent of the total the state was offered. We still have approximately $16.5 million available in housing stability funds through other programs, and that includes more than $6 million for rental assistance. So we don't need the entire $146 million the federal government offered. The money we do accept from the second round of Emergency Rental Assistance could better be used to continue pilot programs with various nonprofits from Our House to Restore Hope and others, or to start new programs that promote housing stability. I thought long and hard about whether to accept all of the federal funds, but I didn't think we should take the money when we already have rental assistance funds available through other programs. It makes no sense to start an absolutely new rental-assistance program that would make it too easy for people to accept help rather than improve their job skills. The federal money also came with strings and limited our flexibility in program-integrity efforts. We are not going to ignore the needs of Arkansans. Community action agencies throughout the state can distribute aid from the remaining funds. But now that we are putting the pandemic behind us, we must focus on giving Arkansans the best kind of help, which is the chance to train and the ability to succeed. Our goal is not only to help someone find work today, but to help them achieve the dignity and pride of putting their family into a house and putting food on the table.

Community Connection Friday April 8th 2022 The Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund and Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority Home Owner Needing Help? Apply Here: https://haf.877gethope.org/ Renter Needing Assistance? Apply Here:https://www.indianahousingnow.org/ Home Assistance Info:"IHAF is a mortgage payment assistance program for eligible Indiana homeowners in all 92 counties experiencing a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic." The maximum per household IHAF assistance amount is capped at $35,000 and is limited to one time per household. This assistance is paid directly to the mortgage lender and is not considered taxable income. Rental info: "The Rental Assistance Portal is currently accepting applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) program. This program can provide up to 15 months in rental assistance to help cover past due and ongoing monthly rent and utility payments for qualifying Indiana renters." Phone Guests: Suzanne Crouch - Lt. Governor, State Of Indiana Jake Sipe - Executive Director, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Janis Bradley - JB Real Estate Consultants Joined Us Live To Speak On Home Ownership! More info on the website here: https://www.jbrealestateconsultants.com/?fbclid=IwAR1IbdvrRrTYSXiVbfN27PWOEZcCT6PmwzxwgbuQFvMJlxfx024jE_wpRUM Contact Janis Bradley: janisbradley1972@gmail.com (317) 251-2240 Phone Guest: Janis Bradley - Owner, @JB Real Estate Consultants, Co-Host, The Home & Finance ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need is tremendous in Hamilton County where the local Community Action Agency is fielding hundreds of calls.

At the beginning of March, 89.1 WBOI partnered with Indiana Legal Services and other organizations for a virtual event about rental assistance programs and information on renter rights through an eviction. The goal was for participants to find out if they qualify for assistance, how to apply, and share questions. Panelists included: Mindi Goodpaster, Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Community Outreach Manager, IHCDA Brandon Beeler, Housing Law Center Director, Indiana Legal Services Kelly Lundberg, Deputy Director, City of Fort Wayne Special thanks to Indiana Public Broadcasting for providing the audio for this program. Our music is by Mark Waldick, Noah Campodonico, Kurt Roembke, and Hope Arthur. Our web producer is Loyal Vandenburg. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship, Meihkai Bowers, Steve Mullaney, Kyle Norbeck, Diahmynd Thomas, Mikaela Veltum, and Sydney Wagner.

Bryan Barrett talks to John Mitchell and Khristen Kritz with the Salvation Army about supportive housing, LIFNAV, Emergency Rental Assistance Program and more. 

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County's Project RESET 2.0 rental and utility assistance program is getting an additional $25 million in federal funding to help Gwinnettians who are struggling to afford their housing because of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the economy.The federal funding is coming to Gwinnett from the Emergency Rental Assistance program, according to U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux's office. Project RESET was launched by Gwinnett County Commissioner Marlene Fosque, Chief Magistrate Kristina Hammer Blum and HomeFirst Gwinnett Executive Director Matt Elder in 2020 to help local residents as businesses were temporarily closing or reducing staffing as the pandemic cut into their business revenues and operations.It evolved to become Project RESET 2.0 in 2021.SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com

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Tenants can use NY emergency rental assistance applications as a defense against eviction by WSKG News

It is not hyperbole to say that nonprofits are essential to becoming a just democracy. The best nonprofits produce unimpeachable data and mobilize across sectors and geography to advocate for federal legislation informed by the lived experience of their members. This role has taken on greater urgency in the face of a global pandemic that has disproportionately impacted the physical and economic well-being of low-income households, exacerbating our national eviction and homelessness crisis. Diane Yentel, CEO of National Low Income Housing Coalition, exemplifies how intentionality makes transformational change possible. As Diane says, NLIHC is laser-focused on expanding housing resources for lowest income Americans, no matter who is in the White House or Congress. The story of how NLIHC was able to get $25 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance into the 2020 stimulus package, an extension of the eviction moratorium passed and build the internal infrastructure needed to ensure that these funds were deployed to states and municipalities is beyond impressive. And now there is the imperative to achieve an historic investment in housing through the Build Back Better Act. NLIHC is our path to democracy.  

Miss an episode of Bull City Today? Catch up on Bull City Wrap: - It's a historic time for Durham now that our new mayor – the first Black woman to hold the position – has been sworn into office. We'll take you to the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Elaine O'Neal and the new and returning City Council members.- Help is on the way for low-income residents who are struggling to pay rent and utilities. Find out when the new Emergency Rental Assistance and Housing Stability Program is expected to launch .- A major water and sewer repair project will soon be getting underway at locations throughout the city. We'll share why it's needed.- If you're planning to attend Saturday's Holiday Parade, we've got all the information that you need to know about the parade route, parking, where the restrooms will be and much more.

On this episode, John is joined by Texas Housers Advocacy Director David Wheaton to give us an update on Texas allocating zero dollars for housing in its American Rescue Plan Act funds and how a coalition of housing organizations are choosing to act now. Texas Housers' Southeast Texas Co-Director Julia Orduña also joins the show to talk about updates with the Texas Rent Relief and Emergency Rental Assistance programs respectively and the urgency to prioritize low-income renters in certain cities and counties.

The COVID-19 Virtual Townhall is an ongoing series to take place on Thursdays through the end of 2021, featuring key stakeholders in our community, who together are working toward housing justice for all. These conversations are framed through Fair Housing and we invite the public and anyone in our community to participate through attending the series, asking questions, and taking some time to look at the resources and materials that we share. Additional materials and resources available on IFHC website ifhcidaho.org, that have been shared throughout these events and serves as a place where the ideas, sources, and information can be viewed together and revisited beyond the short hours the event took place. In working together and providing these resources, we know there are fair housing solutions to build beloved communities and to address barriers to Fair Housing Justice.

Today we read from the essay "Everyone is Beautiful and No One is Horny" by Raquel S. Benedict, which examines the evolution of fitness culture in the realm of Hollywood films, contrasting the current moment primarily with the cinematic expressions of the 1980s and 90s. Interesting parallels are drawn between social atomization, residential architecture, a society gripped by fear and the need to be "battle-ready," and this sexless pursuit of physical perfection, the body rendered solely or predominately as an investment of capital, just like a McMansion, some stock, or the eighteenth producer credit on another cape movie. Before all of that we talk about George W. Bush's dumbass speech on 9/11, and the massive governmental failure to prevent millions of people from getting evicted, all in service of taking the Emergency Rental Assistance funds back from the states that have  been extraordinarily slow to disburse them.Support: patreon.com/heatdeathpodGeneral RecommendationsJD's Recommendation: bloodknife.comJNM's Recommendation:  A Naked Singularity by Sergio de la PavaFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningEveryone is Beautiful and No One is Horny by Raquel S. BenedictStates race to hand out billions in rent aid before federal deadline to use it or lose itLocationless Locationsheatdeathpod.comEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Twitter: @heatdeathpodPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmail.comAlso, check out our newly updated YouTube channel for the hell of it

The investment form in a report, said as many as 750,000 households could face eviction before the end of the year —and that as many as 3.5 million households nationwide are behind in their rent payments.At this point, the only thing stopping that would be an eviction moratorium from Congress, which has been hesitant to agree to such a policy so far. The Biden Administration ordered one previously, but that was overturned by the Supreme Court over the weekend. Many state-level eviction bans are also set to expire soon.While the government has taken steps to make it easier for renters at risk to receive funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program, it's unlikely that money will arrive in time for thousands of families.Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW, and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/seattlerealestatepodcast)

The eviction moratorium roller coaster continues. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the moratorium, saying: “it is up to Congress, not the CDC, to decide whether the public interest merits further action here.” And now, three federal agencies are asking state and local governments to implement eviction moratoriums or extend the ones they currently have.Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.The Supreme Court issued an eight-page ruling on August 26th. (1) Realtor associations and landlords in Alabama and Georgia had sued, saying the CDC had gone beyond the reach of its authority.Scotus Rules Against MoratoriumIn the ruling, the justices said: “The moratorium has put the applicants, along with millions of landlords across the country, at risk of irreparable harm by depriving them of rent payments with no guarantee of eventual recovery. Despite the CDC's determination that landlords should bear a significant financial cost of the pandemic, many landlords have modest means. And preventing them from evicting tenants who breach their leases intrudes on one of the most fundamental elements of property ownership—the right to exclude.” (2)But they went beyond that saying that rental assistance funding has been made available but very little of it has been distributed. So what's the problem? According to the ruling: “The Government has had three additional months to distribute rental-assistance funds to help ease the transition away from the moratorium.” Congress has also had time to put together new legislation, but has failed to do so. And now the moratorium is set to expire on October 3rd.Where Are the Rental Relief Funds?Why have emergency rental funds not already been distributed as landlords suffer the brunt of the moratorium? We reached out to Director of Business Intelligence, Doug Ressler, at Yardi Matrix about the delay. He told us:“In most of the country: As of Aug. 26, state and local programs had (received) a little more than $5 billion of more than $46 billion in federal rent relief money out the door. Only about 10% of that money has reached renters and landlords. It's slowed from the federal government to states and counties and cities. There are over 500 different State and City programs and procedures. Some are doing a good job. They've gotten more than half the first round of money out the door. Others are having issues and have provided less than 5% of the monies available.”States, Cities Asked to Implement MoratoriumsNow, there's a call for moratoriums at the state, city, and local court levels. (3) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia Fudge, the Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, and Attorney General, Justice Merrick Garland sent a letter to state and local governments about the eviction moratorium. They say they are working together and with other agencies to “make rental assistance available to households in need.” And they are asking for help in several ways. They want state and local governments to:1 - Enact eviction moratoriums for the rest of the health emergency.2 - Encourage local courts to make it a requirement that landlords apply for Emergency Rental Assistance before they begin eviction proceedings.3 - Prevent eviction proceedings to continue while the ERAs are being considered.4 - Use ERA and other emergency funding to pay for tenant legal representation and eviction-diversion strategies.5 - Help tenants through this whole process.California has already extended its moratorium. According to the Rental Housing Journal, some judges are “slow-walking” eviction cases, while this situation plays out.In a perfect world, rental relief funds would be coming through at a much faster pace, and both tenants and landlords would be getting relief, right now. Evictions are never something a landlord wants to do. But the moratorium strategy is not working -- for landlords. Something else needs to be done to address the issue of back-rent, and continued lack of rent payments from some tenants.It's Time for a New Rent Relief StrategyPresident of the California Rental Association, Christine Kevane LaMarca, feels that legislators are not recognizing the financial burden that's crushing some housing providers. In reference to the extension of California's eviction moratorium, she told the Rental Housing Journal: “The state continues to extend the eviction moratorium with no distinction between residents who cannot afford to pay due to the pandemic and residents who can afford to pay their rent but are using the moratorium to violate their rental agreements.” (4)These moratoriums have been going on for close to a year-and-a-half. President of the National Apartment Association, Bob Pinnegar, told the Journal: “The government must move past failed policies and begin to seriously address the nation's debt tsunami, which is crippling both renters and housing providers alike.”For many landlords, this isn't a problem. They have tenants that are paying rents, especially those with single-family rentals. But for those who are, something needs to be done to make them whole.If you'd like to read more about this, check for links in the show notes at newsforinvestors.comAnd please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review!You can also join RealWealth for free at newsforinvestors.com. As a member, you have access to the Investor Portal where you can view sample property pro-formas and connect with our network of resources, including experienced investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and more.Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.Links:1 - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf2 - https://rentalhousingjournal.com/u-s-supreme-court-ends-nation-wide-eviction-moratorium/3 - https://rentalhousingjournal.com/governors-mayors-courts-urged-to-stop-evictions-until-emergency-rental-assistance-is-processed/4 - https://rentalhousingjournal.com/california-rental-housing-association-sues-state-over-eviction-moratorium/

Renters in Pennsylvania have been protected by an eviction freeze enacted through both state and federal orders since March 2020. The final federal government moratorium on evictions will expire the last day of July 2021 and concerned housing advocates warn that a wave of evictions may soon follow. Money to fund the Emergency Rental Assistance … Continue reading "Federal eviction moratorium stops at the end of July"

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Lead-based paint was banned in the US in 1978, but thousands of kids in Pennsylvania are still exposed to the dangerous product. Most homes in towns and boroughs throughout the state were built long before the ban, which means that many still have lead paint on their walls. Exposure to the lead through dust and … Continue reading "Lead paint still poisons thousands of children, advocacy group urges action plan – Emergency rental assistance falls short for communities with greatest need"

Henry Valdez lets people know how renters and landlords can take advantage of Emergency Rental Assistance on News Radio KKOB

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Our neighbors need our help. It costs $1,000 on average for Jesse Tree to keep a family housed, compared to $5-10,000 for a family to find new housing after being evicted. At Jesse Tree, they provide information and support to 500 households per month via their Housing Crisis Line, and case management and rental assistance to 50-100 households per month. Over 90% of people requesting assistance can’t pay their rent due to an unanticipated expense or shortfall such as a health care bill, unexpected job loss, or car breakdown. In 2020, 3,500 people became homeless for the first time in their lives and 824 evictions were filed in Ada and Canyon County. These numbers continue to increase year-to-year. Jesse Tree operates a Housing Crisis Line, providing support, information, and referrals to community resources to our neighbors who are unable to pay their rent. They also offer landlord-tenant mediation services so people can resolve their crises and avoid eviction. Jesse Tree provides Emergency Rental Assistance coupled with case management to households at highest risk of eviction and homelessness. Case management sets people up for success and includes landlord mediation, budgeting help, and housing stability planning. Jesse Tree also supports households through the Eviction Court process to keep them from getting an eviction on their record, and to keep them out of homelessness. Ali Rabe is the Executive Director of Jesse Tree and an Idaho State Senator for D17. Prior to joining Jesse Tree, Ali was a Staff Attorney at HomeBase, headquartered in San Francisco, where she supported local governments and service providers in their efforts to prevent and end homelessness. In 2012, Ali received the Boren Fellowship, through which she supported indigenous communities in rural Cambodia fighting to keep their land. She continued the same work in Sierra Leone. Ali also spent some years working for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as an adjudicator, processing refugees from all over the world. Ali is a proud alumnus of The College of Idaho and holds a J.D. from William & Mary Law School. In her spare time, she teaches yoga and enjoys the outdoors. You might find her around town on her yellow bicycle or exploring nearby hiking trails with friends, family, and her dog. Learn more about Jesse Tree here: https://www.jessetreeidaho.org ---------------------------------------------------------- About the INSPIRE EXCELLENCE Podcast: Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to share the stories of individuals who are changing the world. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Bill Whitacre, former CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA Development. Each episode features different guests and compelling topics. Leave a review on the platform you decide to listen on and share with your friends! Follow Us Online At: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inspireexcellencepo... Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bvadev/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0R... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvadev/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvadev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bva-...

A 43-year-old Henrico dies after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, and police arrest a 19-year-old in connection; a crash on I-295 leaves one dead; a vigil is planned tomorrow for a Varina High School student shot and killed last week; how to improve your landscaping for just $10; a COVID-19 update; Southwest Airlines launches new nonstop service from Richmond to a Midwest hub.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Phase 2 arrives in Henrico County; a COVID-19 update; the Varina High School community mourns; nominate a 'Hometown Hero' beginning today; a familiar medical practice is changing hands; a Tuckahoe town meeting is planned.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Phase 2 arrives in Henrico County; a COVID-19 update; the Varina High School community mourns; nominate a 'Hometown Hero' beginning today; a familiar medical practice is changing hands; a Tuckahoe town meeting is planned. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Henrico School Board Chair Micky Ogburn is giving up her leadership role; a comedy night planned tomorrow in Glen Allen.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

One teen apparently shoots another in Henrico's West End; a house fire in Varina; Henrico celebrates its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccination at the Richmond Raceway; a COVID-19 case update; the five candidates for the Democratic nomination for Virginia's governor's seat hold their first debate; Keep Henrico Beautiful opens nominations for its Land Lovers and Clean Business Awards; details about kindergarten registration; an underwear drive for victims of sexual assault. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

One teen apparently shoots another in Henrico's West End; Henrico Police seek a missing teen from the county's Northside; Henrico celebrates its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccination at the Richmond Raceway; a COVID-19 case update; the five candidates for the Democratic nomination for Virginia's governor's seat hold their first debate; Keep Henrico Beautiful opens nominations for its Land Lovers and Clean Business Awards; details about kindergarten registration; an underwear drive for victims of sexual assault.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

A suspect goes on a rampage in Lakeside; Southwest Airlines adding nonstop flights to two major cities from Richmond International Airport soon; Genworth's merger with a Chinese company is off; The Brink's Company purchases a major ATM services provider; Henrico schools offering limited curbside meal pickup today; registration opens Monday for the school system's Summer Academy; the Virginia Department of Health adds assistance for deaf residents who use American Sign Language.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

A lucrative surprise on national TV for one Henrico County high school senior; how your organization can earn funding for an environmental project; an update on Henrico's COVID-19 case count; a standoff in Lakeside ends with one man in the hospital; Virginia lending a financial hand to child care centers and some families with children.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

A lucrative surprise on national TV for one Henrico County high school senior; how your organization can earn funding for an environmental project; an update on Henrico's COVID-19 case count; a standoff in Lakeside ends with one man in the hospital; Virginia lending a financial hand to child care centers and some families with children. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.)Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

An Eastern Henrico woman pens a children's book in time for her daughter's first birthday; statewide honors for a Deep Run High School student; a COVID-19 update; more cases in Henrico schools prompt additional quarantines; the Henrico NAACP will meet this week. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

An Eastern Henrico woman pens a children's book in time for her daughter's first birthday; statewide honors for a Deep Run High School student; a COVID-19 update; more cases in Henrico schools prompt additional quarantines; the Henrico NAACP will meet this week.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program with Novogradac multifamily compliance program experts, Mark Shelburne and Stephanie Naquin. They discuss: The genesis of the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program The role of Treasury in getting the dollars out to state and local agencies The role of state and local agencies in distributing the funds How property owners can apply on behalf of tenants Which rental expenses qualify for reimbursement

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program with Novogradac multifamily compliance program experts, Mark Shelburne and Stephanie Naquin. They discuss:The genesis of the federal Emergency Rental Assistance programThe role of Treasury in getting the dollars out to state and local agenciesThe role of state and local agencies in distributing the fundsHow property owners can apply on behalf of tenantsWhich rental expenses qualify for reimbursement

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA shares important guidance and legislative updates regarding the Paycheck Protection Program. Next, he discusses the Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act of 2020 that was introduced in the House and Senate, which creates a $100 billion emergency rental assistance fund. Then, he shares highlights from a Novogradac special report about the effect of the last national recession on low-income housing tax credit properties and what that historical data could suggest for future economic downturns. He then talks about challenges that the wind and solar industries are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. He wraps up by announcing the Novogradac 2020 Opportunity Zones Virtual Conference and the Novogradac 2020 New Markets Tax Credit Virtual Conference.

Just a quick update folks! There's been some changes since we released today's episode. The Queensland government had set up a grant program that offers an emergency rental assistance payment of up to $500 a week, for up to four [...] CONTINUE READING The post UPDATE | QLD Emergency Rental Assistance Payment appeared first on The Property Couch.