Oregon Legislators pass COVID relief packages in a third special session Sydney Kurle | Dec 22, 2020
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In a one-day session called to address several pandemic and wildfire related crises, lawmakers were also able to pass protections for schools and to bolster bars and restaurants’ abilities to make money during the current COVID-19 guidelines.
“For the Oregonians who are worried about whether or not they will have a safe place to call home, for the independent restaurant owners who are working to keep their doors open, for the individuals in desperate need of support during the multitude of crises we face, today’s special session will hopefully provide some measure of relief,” said House Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner.
Oregon lawmakers approve extending eviction moratorium into July 2021 Keaton Thomas and KATU Staff
Oregon lawmakers approve extending eviction moratorium into July 2021
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Oregon lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed a much-anticipated extension to the state s eviction moratorium Monday evening during the state s third special session of this year.
House Bill 4401 looks to extend the current eviction moratorium through the beginning of July 2021. It will also put $200 million into a rent assistance fund, most of which will be for landlords who can apply for back-rent owed to them by their tenants.
The caveat, which was controversial during public hearings over the weekend, is that landlords would be required to forgive 20% of the back-rent if they want to apply for those funds.