The Supreme Court struck down the Biden Administration’s eviction moratorium last week but local officials say resources still are available for Hoosiers struggling to pay rent.
When Congress passed the American Rescue Act in March, it included millions of dollars in rental assistance funds for Hoosiers through the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Fund. Much of that money remains unspent and is available to those meeting the qualifications.
“You have to be housing insecure; you have to meet certain guidelines. And you have to have a COVID reason,” said Director of Bloomington’s Housing and Neighborhood Development John Zody.
Those struggling to make rent also may apply for help through their Township Trustees, or local non-profits that may have grant money to help with housing insecurity.
Rental assistance also is available through the CARES Act that passed in March 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Both streams of federal funding remain available.
“If someone is behind on rent, if they know they're behind that as soon as possible, as soon as they can, they need to apply to determine whether they're eligible, don't wait till the last minute,” said Zody.
More information is available at Indianahousingnow.org.
