WASHINGTON
Biden-Harris administration extends moratorium on residential evictions in USDA multifamily housing
oday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction moratorium to affected multifamily housing residents through June 30, 2021. This halt in residential evictions allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend relief to the hundreds-of-thousands of Americans who rely on USDA-supported multifamily housing communities.
“Due to COVID-19, the United States is facing a nationwide housing affordability crisis. That’s why, in a whole-of-government effort, USDA is taking this important action today to extend rental relief to the tens-of-thousands of individuals in USDA-supported multifamily housing communities,” said USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson. “Currently, more than 40,000 tenants are rent overburdened, paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Today’s actions will give tenants at USDA-financed properties essential relief while the Department works as quickly as possible to extend the $100 million for emergency rental assistance provided by the American Rescue Plan Act to USDA’s most rent overburdened tenants.”
For more information about the protections provided under this moratorium extension, see the fact sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/29/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administrations-multi-agency-effort-to-support-renters-and-landlords/
COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on Rural America. Families have lost their homes, students have resorted to unconventional solutions to access schoolwork online, the need for food assistance has grown, and access to COVID-19 testing and vaccinations have been limited. The American Rescue Plan implements funding that invests in the people of Rural America:
- $100 million through September 2022 in rental assistance for low-income and elderly borrowers.
- $39 million through September 2023 to help refinance direct loans under the Single-Family Housing Loan Program and the Single-Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants.
- $500 million in Community Facility Program funds to help rural hospitals and local communities broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines & food assistance.
In addition to programs facilitated by USDA, the American Rescue Plan provides significant investments into rural communities by expanding internet connectivity and establishing a homeowner assistance fund to assist struggling homeowners with mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance, utilities and other housing related costs.
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LAKE COUNTY
LCSO congratulates Deputy Walter White on his promotion
The Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Deputy Walter White on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant White is a lifelong Lake County resident and graduate of Lower Lake High School. He began his law enforcement career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Officer in 2006. He was promoted to Deputy Trainee and graduated from the Santa Rosa Police Academy in 2009. He completed his field training program and began working as a solo deputy serving the citizens of Lake County in 2010. During his career he has served as an Explorer Advisor, Peer Support member, Field Training Officer, Off Highway Vehicle Enforcement Team, and Crisis Response Perimeter Team. During his promotion ceremony Sheriff Martin said about Sergeant White, “Sergeant White is a leader in the Sheriff’s Office and our community.”
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LAKE COUNTY
LAKE COUNTY GOP Central Committee to host Brian Martin
The Lake County Republican Party Central Committee will host Sheriff Brian Martin. April 8 at 6:30 P.M. We have asked Sheriff Martin to please speak on homeless and public safety for individuals and businesses. Included in this month’s meeting will be the Gavin Newsom Recall. The projected dates, the Republican candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring and how we can be better prepared for this special election.
Social distancing and masks are recommended. We ask that you contact Lakecountycagop@gmail.com or 707-349-5464 for more information. RSVP is required, seats are limited.
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