Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for People At Risk of Eviction

American Rescue Plan Offers Unprecedented Assistance to Prevent Evictions

Step 1: GET INFORMED

• Learn about your rights.
• Check to see if your state or local government has extended the eviction moratorium.

Step 2: REACH OUT

• Write a letter to your landlord with this free tool (Español).
• Call your local 211 (Español) and/or your local Continuum of Care (Español).
• Get advice from a local housing counselor (Español).

Step 3: APPLY FOR EMERGENCY AID

• Find Emergency Rental Assistance in your area (Español) and learn how it works (Español).
• Apply for help paying other bills (utilities, phone, medical) ( Español).
• See if you’re eligible for food assistance (Español).
• Request help from a mutual aid group in your community (Español).

Step 4: CLAIM YOUR PANDEMIC RELIEF

• The federal government issued three Economic Impact Payments. Make sure you got all three.(Español)
• If you have children and didn’t automatically receive the Child Tax Credit, sign up for it. (Español)

Landlord Losing Income?

• Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance in your area (Español) on behalf of your tenant.
• If your property is in a rural area, apply for a loan. (Español)

For more information, visit HUD's COVID-19 Resources for Renters and the VA's Eviction Prevention Assistance.