Revises the "Homelessness Prevention Program" to the "Eviction and Homelessness Prevention Program" and appropriates $300 million for assistance.
This bill revises the "Homelessness Prevention Program" to the "Eviction and Homelessness Prevention Program." It requires the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs to rename the program and revise regulations. The bill prohibits evictions based on nonpayment or habitual late payment of rent accrued before the end of the eviction moratorium. It appropriates $300 million from the CARES Act for assistance, with additional funds from other federal coronavirus relief if necessary. Households are eligible for assistance if their income is no more than 80% of the area median income.
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