Housing Call: August 11, 2020

CALL NOTES
Around the State

General Assembly – Contact General Assembly members about the urgent need for rental, utility, and mortgage assistance during the pandemic. In particular, please contact the following state Senators:

• Senator Harry Brown 
• Senator Danny Britt
• Senator Joyce Krawiec 
• Senator Jim Perry
• Senator Phil Berger
• Senator Kathy Harrington
• Senator Brent Jackson

CARES Act funds are hitting the ground 

• The City of Greensboro 

• Multiple housing authorities in eastern NC awarded additional Housing Choice Vouchers 

• City of Fayetteville 

National

White House Executive Orders on Evictions

Sign-On Letter to Congress about the need for housing resources

Especially contact Sen. Burr and Sen. Tillis

HUD CDBG-CV Waiver Notice

Notice of Program Rules, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements Under the CARES Act for Community Development Block Grant Program

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) requiring multifamily owners to provide written notice about tenant protections if entering forbearance

Reports/Resources/Events

Multiple Organizations – The COVID-19 Eviction Crisis: An Estimated 30-40 Million People in America Are At Risk

Urban Institute – “Owners and Renters of 6.2 Million Units in Small Buildings Are Particularly Vulnerable during the Pandemic” 

NYU Furman Center – Housing Justice in the Pandemic Age

GUEST: 

Albert Baker

City of Fayetteville

ABaker@ci.fay.nc.us