Eviction moratorium extended through July

The CDC has extended the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments. The moratorium that was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2021 is now extended through July 31, 2021. The CDC noted that this is intended to be the final extension of the moratorium.

If tenants have not provided their landlord with the CDC declaration form to take advantage of the moratorium, the form can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html.

The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program is available to assist eligible households. For details and eligibility, visit https://www.iowafinance.com/iowa-rent-and-utility-assistance-program/ or call the Housing Recovery Help Line at 855-300-5885 or 515-348-8813. There is information for tenants and landlords.

Another resource is the Iowa Emergency Solutions Grant program that helps to prevent households from becoming homeless due to eviction and assists Iowans experiencing homelessness to quickly regain rental housing. For more information, call the Housing Recovery Help Line at 855-300-5885 or 515-348-8813.