Here's why the US government is changing rent relief distribution
CNN
There is still emergency rental assistance available for those struggling to cover their rent because of the pandemic. But some of that aid will soon be shifted to places that have run out of funds and still have people in need of help.
The US Department of Treasury will begin moving rental assistance among state and local aid distributors in order to make sure it gets into the hands of struggling renters and their landlords.
"Over 2.5 million households have been helped by emergency rental assistance," said Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. "With back rent paid, these families have a clean slate and some housing stability to help get through the next wave of the pandemic. But many struggling renters have yet to receive assistance, through no fault of their own, and remain at risk of losing their home this winter."
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