Find Affordable Rental Housing | USAGov
Learn about government programs that help low-income people find affordable rental housing. Each of the programs – subsidized housing, public housing, and housing choice vouchers – is different. Get the details on how they work, who is eligible, and how to apply.
New Public Health Eviction Ban For Renters
A new federal eviction ban is in place for renters hurt by job loss during the coronavirus pandemic.
The ban, ordered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), runs from September 4 through December 31, 2020. If you’re facing eviction, you should sign this CDC form attesting to your situation and turn it into your landlord.
The CDC form lists several conditions that you must agree are true:
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You’ve tried to get government rent or housing assistance
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You either:
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Expect to earn no more than $99,000 in 2020 ($198,00 if you’re a couple filing joint)
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Didn’t have to report
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