Here s how you can still get renter s relief after the federal eviction moratorium expires
The Texas Supreme Court extended its own state rent relief program, but other program leaders say help is still available. Author: Troy Kless Updated: 7:30 PM CDT July 27, 2021
SAN ANTONIO People facing eviction are getting some extra time to get their rent together.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire this weekend, but people helping those with their rent still encourage people to get help if they need it.
“Housing instability is one of the worst things somebody can be facing. It affects everything from work life to family life, school life,” said Lizbeth Parra, who works with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid.
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Texas Supreme Court extends state program to help tenants avoid eviction until October
A state eviction diversion program launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended, according to a new emergency order from the Texas Supreme Court released on Monday.
The diversion program was set to expire on July 27. The new order extends it until Oct. 1.
In September, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Eviction Diversion Program and said the state would use $171 million in federal
CARES Act funding for rental assistance and legal services for Texans facing eviction. The program originally included 19 counties before expanding statewide in February.
Texas Supreme Court extends and expands eviction diversion program
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The nationwide eviction moratorium will end Tuesday, but the state supreme court is stepping in to help Texans facing eviction. The Texas Eviction Diversion Program initiated by Governor Greg Abbott, uses 171 million dollars from CARES Act funding for rental assistance and legal services for Texans facing eviction. The program initially offered to a select group of counties, is now available to all Texans and will be extended until October 1st. It s a program housing advocates say is essential.
The extension is good news for renters and housing advocates like Barbara Bozon, the Executive Director of the Central Texas Housing Consortium.
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