Coronavirus Resources for Low Income Households

Last updated on February 21st, 2022

Affordable Housing Online is monitoring the state's and federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and maintaining a list of resources to help low income households navigate critical services during this unprecedented time.

    HUD Waiting Lists

    Affordable Housing Online will continue to cover the latest information on open, postponed, or cancelled Section 8 and Public Housing waiting lists.

    Most Public Housing Agencies across the nation are closing their doors to the public, but are still running and will communicate by phone, email, or mail. Some offices have drop boxes installed outside, so documents can still be hand-delivered. We encourage those with specific questions for housing authorities to visit the agency's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. However, due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in many areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response.

    We have published a Public Housing Agency directory for each state to help low-income renters find agency websites, contact information, and the latest waiting list updates.


    Eviction Policies

    Can I be evicted if I can't pay rent because of coronavirus?

    The eviction ban enacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was struck down by the Supreme Court on August 26, 2021. This means that any renter who is behind on rent now faces eviction, if their landlord files the paperwork.

    The CDC initially put a moratorium of evictions in place in September, 2020. This meant that renters could not be evicted if they met the following conditions:

    • Must earn less than $99,000, or have received a coronavirus stimulus check.
    • Must certify that they have lost a “substantial” amount of income due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    • Must make their “best efforts” to pay as much of their rent as they can, and pay it as close to when it is due as they can.
    • Must certify that eviction will likely lead them to homelessness or doubling up with others.

    The White House has called on all levels of government to step up and keep Americans in their homes during this crisis.

    State and Local Eviction Policies

    The table provided by The Eviction Lab lists state and local eviction policies that have been made to help renters, in addition to federal action.


    Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

    To help renters who are struggling to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic, several cities, counties, and states have created emergency rental assistance programs for their residents with CARES Act funds. The application period for some local programs has already closed, but many are currently open as of May, 2021.

    Find information about local rental assistance programs in your area here. (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition)


    Stimulus Payments For Taxpayers

    As a result of the country’s economic downturn during the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. government has issued stimulus checks to qualified taxpayers. Officially called Economic Impact Payments, three different payments have been made to qualified Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    More information about these payments can be found here:


    Unemployment Benefits

    In 2020, the CARES Act included an emergency expansion of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for those who lose work during the coronavirus outbreak. These benefits have been extended until September 6, 2021, after President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law.

    Key services include a $300 increase in weekly payments, less strict unemployment eligibility requirements, and a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits beyond the period determined by the states.

    Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

    Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a temporary federal program that extends qualification of unemployment benefits for those who become fully or partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work due to COVID-19 on or after January 27, 2020; and are not eligible to receive or have already exhausted traditional unemployment compensation programs.

    For more information:

    Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)

    Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) is a temporary federal program that gives an additional $300 per week in unemployment benefits to workers who became unemployed between the start date of their state's PUA agreement, and September 6, 2021.

    More information can be found here.

    Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)

    Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) provides 13 additional weeks of unemployment payments to workers who have already exhausted their regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

    More information can be found here.


    Coronavirus Scams

    Since coronavirus hit the country, scammers and hackers have ramped up their volume of tricks and cons. It’s important to be aware of scams going on right now, to make sure you don’t become a victim.

    Read About Coronavirus Scams and How to Avoid Them Here.


    COVID-19 Vaccine Webpages

    AL: Alabama Vaccine Appts.

    AK: Alaska Vaccine Appts.

    AZ: Arizona Vaccine Appts.

    AR:  Arkansas Vaccine Sites

    CA:  California Vaccine Appts.

    CO: Colorado Vaccine Sites

    CT: Connecticut Vaccine Appts.

    DE:  Delaware Vaccine Sites

    DC: District of Columbia Vaccine Appts.

    FL: Florida Vaccine Appts.

    GA: Georgia Vaccine Appts.            

    HI: Hawaii Vaccine Appts. 

    ID: Idaho Vaccine Sites

    IL:  Illinois Vaccine Appts. 

    IN: Indiana Vaccine Appts.

    IA: Iowa Vaccine Sites

    KS:  Kansas Vaccine Sites

    KY: Kentucky Vaccine Sites

    LA: Louisiana Vaccine Sites

    ME:  Maine Vaccine Sites

    MD: Maryland Vaccine Sites

    MA: Massachusetts Vaccine Sites

    MI: Michigan Vaccine Sites

    MN: Minnesota Vaccine Appts.

    MS: Mississippi Vaccine Drive Through Appts. 

    MO: Missouri Vaccine Sites

    MT: Montana Vaccine Sites

    NE:  Nebraska Vaccine Appts.

    NV: Nevada Vaccine Sites

    NH: New Hampshire Vaccine Appts.

    NJ: New Jersey Vaccine Registration for Appts.

    NM: New Mexico Vaccine Registration for Appts. 

    NY: New York Vaccine Sites

    NC: North Carolina Vaccine Information

    ND: North Dakota Vaccine Sites

    OH: Ohio Vaccine Sites

    OK: Oklahoma Vaccine Appts.

    OR: Oregon Vaccine Registration for Appts.

    PA: Pennsylvania Vaccine Sites

    RI: Rhode Island Vaccine Sites

    SC: South Carolina Vaccine Sites

    SD: South Dakota Vaccine Sites

    TN: Tennessee Vaccine Appts.

    TX: Texas Vaccine Sites

    UT: Utah Vaccine Sites

    VT: Vermont Vaccine Appts.

    VA: Virginia Vaccine Registration for Appts.

    WA: Washington State Vaccine Sites

    WV:  West Virginia Vaccine Sites

    WI: Wisconsin Vaccine Sites

    WY: Wyoming Vaccine Registration for Appts.

    American Samoa:  No online COVID vaccine locations or appointment opportunities found

    Guam: No online COVID vaccine locations or appointment opportunities found

    Northern Mariana Islands:  Northern Mariana Vaccine Appts.

    Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Vaccine Information

    Virgin Islands: U.S. Virgin islands Vaccine Information


    Latest News

    November, 2021

    Programs now helping renters with second round of Emergency Rental Assistance - November 9, 2021

    While most state and local programs are focused on using up the first pot of ERA funds, some programs have begun tapping into the second pot of funding.

    Bill would make housing vouchers an entitlement for all that need assistance - November 2, 2021

    Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) has introduced legislation that would make Housing Choice Vouchers an entitlement. Her proposal would mean that every low-income renter needing assistance will be able to get a voucher.

    October, 2021

    HUD launches House America Initiative to reduce homelessness - October 26, 2021

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new effort to reduce homelessness around the country.

    New research shows where evictions are most likely to happen - October 20, 2021

    Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a tool to identify areas where evictions are most likely to happen when pandemic eviction protections end.

    Eviction hotspots found in most cities before and during the pandemic - October 14, 2021

    Research at Princeton University shows that a large portion of eviction filings are made by just a few landlords in a handful of buildings.

    HUD publishes new rule for affordable housing tenants facing eviction - October 8, 2021

    Yesterday, HUD announced a new rule to help spread awareness of ERA funds for many of its tenants who are facing eviction.

    New bill proposal will speed up ERA payments - October 8, 2021

    New legislation in the House of Representatives will speed up ERA payments, if voted into law.

    How a government default could impact low-income renters - October 5, 2021

    Low-income renters will be badly hurt if Congress fails to suspend the debt ceiling before the middle of October.

    September, 2021

    Landlords: Consider This Before You Choose to Evict - September 30, 2021

    Minimum wage workers in U.S. cannot afford rent - September 25, 2021

    House proposes historic housing funds for infrastructure bill - September 16, 2021

    What’s next for renters, now that the eviction moratorium is gone? - September 10, 2021

    August, 2021

    Millions of renters at risk as Supreme Court overturns CDC eviction moratorium - August 27, 2021

    House passes FY 22 HUD spending bill with thousands of new vouchers - August 23, 2021

    Hot homebuyer market is hurting low-income renters - August 6, 2021

    What the new CDC eviction moratorium means, and how it works - August 5, 2021

    CDC eviction moratorium has expired - August 2, 2021

    July, 2021

    Eviction diversion programs keep tenants out of court and in their homes - July 22, 2021

    Rising building costs could slow down new affordable housing development - July 21, 2021

    Reminder: The CDC eviction moratorium ends in two weeks - July 16, 2021

    Q: If I’m homeless, can I still get a government stimulus check? - July 2, 2021

    June, 2021

    Supreme Court lets eviction moratorium stand - June 30, 2021

    Biden administration to extend CDC eviction moratorium through end of July - June 23, 2021

    Arkansas renter group helps people keep their homes during the pandemic - June 17, 2021

    Some HUD residents still face eviction challenges during pandemic - June 10, 2021

    Biden’s FY22 budget increases housing opportunities for low-income renters - June 4, 2021

    May, 2021

    Biden proposes big boost for low-income workers and families - May 19, 2021

    New guidance makes it easier for renters to get Emergency Rental Assistance - May 18, 2021

    Still waiting on your stimulus check? File your taxes - May 11, 2021

    Millions of renters at risk as federal judge strikes down CDC eviction moratorium - May 6, 2021

    HUD reverses Trump admin effort to exclude transgender people from shelters - May 3, 2021

    April, 2021

    Landlord screening practices can keep good tenants out - April 23, 2021

    Biden’s first budget proposes more money for affordable housing - April 20, 2021

    States are slow getting emergency rental assistance to desperate tenants - April 9, 2021

    Affordable housing is a big focus of Biden’s infrastructure plan - April 8, 2021

    “Right to counsel” movement helping renters avoid eviction - April 1, 2021

    March, 2021

    Indiana law opens the door to more evictions - March 30, 2021

    Open letter from Affordable Housing Online: Considerations for new HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge - March 24, 2021

    Biden’s American Rescue Plan is a lifeline for low-income renters - March 15, 2021

    Recommendations to improve racial equity in emergency rental assistance programs - March 11, 2021

    CDC national eviction protections still in place despite Texas judge’s ruling - March 5, 2021

    February, 2021

    “No-cause” evictions should be halted under CDC eviction moratorium, legal group says - February 26, 2021

    Coronavirus Scams and How to Avoid Them - February 25, 2021

    How have we improved homeless services during the pandemic? - February 23, 2021

    How can state and local governments protect renters as the pandemic drags on? - February 16, 2021

    Research shows eviction moratoria slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives - February 10, 2021

    Research shows millions protected from eviction in 2020, but back rent grows - February 2, 2021

    January, 2021

    What will President Biden do about affordable housing in his first 100 days? - January 22, 2021

    Now that emergency rental assistance has passed, where will it go? - January 15, 2021

    2020

    Trump signs FY21 spending bill and pandemic relief package - December 29, 2020

    Congress reaches stimulus deal with rental assistance and eviction protection - December 23, 2020

    Biden announces notable nominations for HUD, USDA departments - December 17, 2020

    Millions of renters will lose unemployment benefits as eviction crisis looms - December 14, 2020

    Small landlords facing big challenges during the pandemic - December 4, 2020

    Call your senators on Thursday to demand pandemic housing assistance - November 17, 2020

    HUD Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus - November 10, 2020

    KC Tenants and ACLU sue over court order allowing evictions during the pandemic - October 29, 2020

    Trump administration favors landlords in guidance on eviction moratorium - October 22, 2020

    Evictions surged when protections lifted, low-income renters lack legal counsel - October 8, 2020

    House keeps housing assistance a priority for coronavirus relief - October 2, 2020

    Millions still need to claim their coronavirus stimulus checks - September 28, 2020 

    The pandemic is making it harder for survivors of domestic violence - September 24, 2020

    Congress deadlocked on more coronavirus relief - September 21, 2020

    CDC orders national eviction moratorium until end of year - September 3, 2020

    Carson approves flexibility for CDBG CARES Act Funds - August 19, 2020

    Trump executive orders will not help workers or stop evictions - August 18, 2020

    Low-income, minority, and immigrant renters hurt by Trump cutting census short - August 10, 2020

    Trump fans race and class tensions as HUD guts key fair housing rule - August 5, 2020

    Report shows that affordable housing is “Out of Reach” everywhere in the country - July 28, 2020

    Trump Admin again proposes rule that will hurt homeless transgender persons - July 23, 2020

    House passes pandemic housing bills; pressure on Senate Republicans to support more housing assistance - July 14, 2020

    Experts fear for eviction crisis during coronavirus pandemic - July 2, 2020

    American renters want housing assistance during the pandemic - June 16, 2020

    Speaker Pelosi talks about housing assistance during the pandemic - June 5, 2020

    HUD report shows housing programs serve those with the lowest incomes - June 2, 2020

    Former inmates face housing discrimination during the pandemic - May 22, 2020

    HEROES Act would give a lot of support to low-income renters - May 15, 2020

    Housing experts say landlords cannot reject or evict tenants over coronavirus fears - May 8, 2020

    House lawmakers push national eviction ban and rent suspension - May 1, 2020

    Homeless persons face the worst of the coronavirus pandemic - April 23, 2020

    Need for emergency rental assistance grows during the coronavirus pandemic - April 15, 2020

    Infrastructure program at risk of Trump cuts gets big boost to help communities during pandemic - April 10, 2020

    Calls grow for rent forgiveness as governments order businesses to close - April 3rd, 2020

    Low-income renters helped by $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus - March 27, 2020

    Cities, states and feds suspending evictions during coronavirus crisis - March 25, 2020

    How housing authorities are communicating with low income households amid coronavirus - March 23, 2020

    FTC warns about government check scams - March 19, 2020

    HUD Secretary Ben Carson appointed to president’s coronavirus task force - March 11, 2020


    Homeless and Emergency Housing Resources

    For those who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, HUD has a page for each state (including Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) with information for local supportive services. These pages include website links to organizations that help with the following services:

    • Shelter
    • Help hotlines
    • Contacting a housing counselor
    • Emergency rental assistance
    • Avoiding foreclosure
    • Help with utility bills
    • Food banks
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • Homeless service groups
    • Legal assistance
    • Social Security offices
    • Homeless Veterans
    • United Way
    • Jobs and job training

    Here are the HUD Homeless Resource pages for each state:

    Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas

    California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware

    District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii

    Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa

    Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine

    Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota

    Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska

    Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico

    New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio

    Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico / Virgin Islands

    Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee

    Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia

    Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming


    Help and Guidance for Landlords

    Landlords, property managers, and administrators of affordable housing properties have taken many precautions to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. This is a challenge for many housing providers, since many federally-assisted properties are comprised of several units within close proximity of each other.

    Here are the steps that landlords, property managers, and housing administrators are taking to protect their single-family unit or apartments, following the guidelines of the CDC:

    1. Limit Office Availability
      To limit or avoid public interaction, many offices run by affordable housing providers have limited the hours they are open to the public, or have outright closed their offices to public visitors. Offices with limited hours sometimes require public visitors to schedule an appointment ahead of time, and will not allow walk-ins. Office visitors are expected to wear a mask, and follow social distancing guidelines. Offices that are closed to the public have drop boxes installed in the outside of the building, so residents and applicants can still submit paperwork by hand. All offices have continued to be available for communication by phone, email, mail, etc. There are also some offices that have all or some staff working remotely.
    2. Limit Use of Common Areas
      Following social distancing guidelines, common areas may be closed to the public, or have limited hours/occupancy. If common areas are being used, follow CDC cleaning procedures (Step 4).
    3. Stay in Communication
      To help residents prevent the spread of coronavirus, affordable housing offices have maintained transparency about best practices to stay safe, and company policies that have been updated or created because of COVID-19. These notices may be in the form of an email, website update, text message, flyer, letter, etc.
    4. Clean and Disinfect Public Areas
      If coronavirus contamination is suspected or confirmed, the CDC has written cleaning tips for public areas. Tips include:
      • How to clean and disinfect hard and soft surfaces, electronics, and linens
      • Recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hand Hygiene
      • Additional Considerations for Employers
    5. Clean and Disinfect Living Areas
      Housing providers and residents can follow these CDC tips on how to clean and disinfect homes. Tips include:
      • Cleaning
      • Disinfecting
      • Soft surfaces
      • Electronics
      • Laundry
      • Clean hands often
      • HVAC, ventilation, and filtration
      • When someone is sick
    6. Protect Yourself and Others
      Help personally limit the spread of COVID-19 by following these standard CDC recommendations. Tips include:
      • Wash your hands often
      • Avoid close contact
      • Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others
      • Cover coughs and sneezes
      • Clean and disinfect
      • Monitor your health daily

    HUD Resources

    Links to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Resources:

    HUD.gov/coronavirus

    Renters

    Homeless Service Providers

    HOPWA Programs

    Public Housing Agencies

    Multifamily Property Owners

    Homeowners

    Native Americans

    FHA Lenders and Office of Housing Program Participants

    Community Planning and Development Grantees

    Grantees


    USDA Rural Housing Resources

    Links to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Coronavirus Resources:

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    Resources and Services By State

    State State Website Governor's Website Unemployment Health Services Court System Website
    Alabama www.alabama.gov Gov. Kay Ivey Alabama Unemployment Benefits Alabama Department of Public Health Alabama Judicial System
    Alaska alaska.gov Gov. Mike Dunleavy Alaska Unemployment Benefits Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Alaska Court System
    American Samoa www.americansamoa.gov Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed
    Arizona az.gov Gov. Doug Ducey Arizona Unemployment Benefits Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Judicial Branch
    Arkansas portal.arkansas.gov Gov. Asa Hutchinson Arkansas Unemployment Benefits Arkansas Department of Health Arkansas Judiciary
    California www.ca.gov Gov. Gavin Newsom California Unemployment Benefits California Department of Public Health California Courts
    Colorado www.colorado.gov Gov. Jared Polis Colorado Unemployment Benefits Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Colorado Judicial Branch
    Connecticut portal.ct.gov Gov. Ned Lamont Connecticut Unemployment Benefits Connecticut State Department of Public Health Connecticut Judicial Branch
    Delaware delaware.gov Gov. John Carney Delaware Unemployment Benefits Delaware Health and Social Services Delaware Courts
    District Of Columbia https://dc.gov/ Mayor Muriel Bowser District Of Columbia Unemployment Benefits District of Columbia Health and Human Services District of Columbia Courts
    Florida www.myflorida.com Gov. Ron DeSantis Florida Unemployment Benefits Florida Department of Health Florida Courts
    Georgia georgia.gov Gov. Brian Kemp Georgia Unemployment Benefits Georgia Department of Public Health Judicial Council of Georgia
    Guam www.guam.gov Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed
    Hawaii portal.ehawaii.gov Gov. David Ige Hawaii Unemployment Benefits Hawaii State Department of Health Hawai'i State Judiciary
    Idaho www.state.id.us Gov. Brad Little Idaho Unemployment Benefits Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Judicial Branch
    Illinois www2.illinois.gov Gov. JB Pritzker Illinois Unemployment Benefits Illinois Department of Public Health Illinois Courts
    Indiana www.in.govcore Gov. Eric Holcomb Indiana Unemployment Benefits Indiana State Department of Health Indiana Judicial Branch
    Iowa www.iowa.gov Gov. Kim Reynolds Iowa Unemployment Benefits Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Judicial Branch
    Kansas portal.kansas.gov Gov. Laura Kelly Kansas Unemployment Benefits Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Judicial Branch
    Kentucky kentucky.govPageshome.aspx Gov. Andy Beshear Kentucky Unemployment Benefits Kentucky Department for Public Health Kentucky Court of Justice
    Louisiana louisiana.gov Gov. John Bel Edwards Louisiana Unemployment Benefits Louisiana Department of Health Louisiana Judicial Branch
    Maine www.maine.govportalindex.html Gov. Janet Mills Maine Unemployment Benefits Maine Department of Health and Human Services Maine Judicial Branch
    Maryland www.maryland.govPagesdefault.aspx Gov. Larry Hogan Maryland Unemployment Benefits Maryland Department of Health Maryland Courts
    Massachusetts www.mass.gov Gov. Charlie Baker Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits Massachusetts Department of Public Health Massachusetts Court System
    Michigan www.michigan.gov Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Michigan Unemployment Benefits Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services Michigan Courts
    Minnesota mn.govportal Gov. Tim Walz Minnesota Unemployment Benefits Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Judicial Branch
    Mississippi www.ms.gov Gov. Tate Reeves Mississippi Unemployment Benefits Mississippi State Department of Health Mississippi Judiciary
    Missouri www.mo.gov Gov. Mike Parson Missouri Unemployment Benefits Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Missouri Courts
    Montana mt.gov Gov. Steve Bullock Montana Unemployment Benefits Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Montana Judicial Branch
    Nebraska www.nebraska.gov Gov. Pete Ricketts Nebraska Unemployment Benefits Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Nebraska Judicial Branch
    Nevada www.nv.gov Gov. Steve Sisolak Nevada Unemployment Benefits Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Nevada Judiciary
    New Hampshire www.state.nh.us Gov. Chris Sununu New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services New Hampshire Judicial Branch
    New Jersey www.state.nj.us Gov. Phil Murphy New Jersey Unemployment Benefits New Jersey Department of Health New Jersey Courts
    New Mexico www.newmexico.gov Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham New Mexico Unemployment Benefits New Mexico Department of Health New Mexico Courts
    New York www.ny.gov Gov. Andrew Cuomo New York Unemployment Benefits New York State Department of Health New York State Unified Court System
    North Carolina www.ncgov.com Gov. Roy Cooper North Carolina Unemployment Benefits North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services North Carolina Judicial Branch
    North Dakota www.nd.gov Gov. Doug Burgum North Dakota Unemployment Benefits North Dakota Department of Health North Dakota Courts
    Northern Mariana Islands gov.mp Gov. Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed
    Ohio ohio.gov Gov. Mike DeWine Ohio Unemployment Benefits Ohio Department of Health Ohio Courts
    Oklahoma www.state.ok.us Gov. Kevin Stitt Oklahoma Unemployment Benefits Oklahoma State Department of Health Oklahoma State Courts
    Oregon www.oregon.gov Gov. Kate Brown Oregon Unemployment Benefits Oregon Health Authority Oregon Judicial Department
    Pennsylvania www.pa.gov Gov. Tom Wolf Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits Pennsylvania Department of Health Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
    Puerto Rico prfaa.pr.gov Wanda Vázquez Garced Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed Resource Unconfirmed
    Rhode Island www.ri.gov Gov. Gina Raimondo Rhode Island Unemployment Benefits Rhode Island Department of Health Rhode Island Judiciary
    South Carolina www.sc.gov Gov. Henry McMaster South Carolina Unemployment Benefits South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Carolina Judicial Branch
    South Dakota sd.gov Gov. Kristi Noem South Dakota Unemployment Benefits South Dakota Department of Health South Dakota Unified Judicial System
    Tennessee www.tn.gov Gov. Bill Lee Tennessee Unemployment Benefits Tennessee Department of Health Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
    Texas texas.gov Gov. Greg Abbott Texas Unemployment Benefits Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Judicial Branch
    Utah www.utah.gov Gov. Gary Herbert Utah Unemployment Benefits Utah Department of Health Utah Courts
    Vermont vermont.gov Gov. Phil Scott Vermont Unemployment Benefits Vermont Department of Health Vermont Judiciary
    Virgin Islands vi.gov Gov. Albert Bryan Virgin Islands Unemployment Benefits US Virgin Islands Department of Health Resource Unconfirmed
    Virginia www.virginia.gov Gov. Ralph Northam Virginia Unemployment Benefits Virginia Department of Health Virginia's Judicial System
    Washington access.wa.gov Gov. Jay Inslee Washington Unemployment Benefits Washington State Department of Health Washington Courts
    West Virginia www.wv.gov Gov. Jim Justice West Virginia Unemployment Benefits West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources West Virginia Judiciary
    Wisconsin www.wisconsin.gov Gov. Tony Evers Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits Wisconsin Department of Health Services Wisconsin Court System
    Wyoming wyoming.gov Gov. Mark Gordon Wyoming Unemployment Benefits Wyoming Department of Health Wyoming Judicial Branch

    Coronavirus Household Concerns and FAQs

    Can I be evicted if I can't pay rent because of coronavirus?
    Are housing authorities still open during the coronavirus outbreak?
    Do I have to do anything if I’m on a rental subsidy program and become unemployed or lose hours from coronavirus?
    What is the government stimulus payment?
    Who qualifies for the government stimulus payment?
    How much will I get from the government stimulus payment?
    How do I get the government stimulus payment?
    When will I get the government stimulus payment?
    Are housing authority voucher ports still happening during the coronavirus outbreak?
    Are housing authority inspections still happening while the coronavirus crisis continues?
    Are Section 8 vouchers being issued by housing authorities in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic?
    Will I have to pay back the government stimulus payment that I get?
    If I rent with a Section 8 voucher and someone in my home or building tests positive for coronavirus, can I live somewhere else?
    If I owe money to the government, will my government stimulus payment be taken to pay that debt?
    How do I give my direct deposit information to get my government stimulus check?
    If I don't pay my rent during a pandemic eviction moratorium, will I owe the rent when the coronavirus pandemic is over?
    I get direct deposit Social Security payments, when will I get my government stimulus payment?
    Are there protections if I can’t pay utilities during the coronavirus outbreak?
    What is Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)?
    Who qualifies for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?
    How much money will I get from Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?
    How do I apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?
    What is Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)?
    What is Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)?
    Are Section 8 tenants required to report their income from the government stimulus check?
    Do unemployment benefits affect Section 8 and Public Housing income requirements during coronavirus?
    Are there coronavirus assistance programs for landlords?
    Do I have to pay all of my back rent when the CDC moratorium ends?
    Are there coronavirus emergency rental assistance programs?
    Will the eviction moratorium be extended in 2021?
    My landlord is selling my apartment and is having people tour. Are there any protections for myself due to coronavirus fears?
    What is Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC)?
    Who qualifies for Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC)?
    How much money will I get from Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC)?
    How do I apply for Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation?

    CDC Recommendations to Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community

    We encourage everyone to stay informed and follow the recommendations published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prepare and protect yourself and your family:

    1. Stay informed on local trends of COVID-19 cases and be wary of misinformation and rumors

    It is critical to stay informed and be aware of false information and bad actors during this crisis. Misinformation and fraudulent services can be accidentally shared on social media by people with good intentions. Affordable Housing Online suggests using the following resources to stay informed and help control harmful rumors about COVD-19:

    2. Know The Symptoms of Infection

    The most common symptoms of coronavirus are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Based on best available information, the CDC estimates these symptoms may start to appear 2 to 14 days after infection. 

    The CDC recommends seeking immediate medical attention for persons experiencing trouble breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, confusion, or bluish lips or face.

    3. Understand Who is at Higher Risk for Severe Complications

    The CDC identifies the following groups as high risk for severe illness from COVID-19:

    • People aged 65 years and older
    • People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility
    • Persons with high-risk conditions including:
      • Chronic lung disease
      • Moderate to severe asthma
      • Serious heart conditions
      • Compromised immune system, including patients undergoing cancer treatment or treatments using immune weakening medications
      • Severe obesity or uncontrolled conditions such as diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease
    • People who are pregnant 

    4. Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Those at Higher Risk

    Stay informed on the best practices to prevent illness and protect yourself and those around you. Until otherwise reported by the CDC, be wary of reports of a vaccine for COVID-19. The CDC plainly states, "There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)."

    To protect yourself:

    • Clean Your Hands Often: The CDC recommends cleaning your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not immediately accessible, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. 
    • Avoid Close Contact: Avoid contact with people who are sick, especially when COVID-19 is spreading in your community.

    To protect others and those at high-risk:

    • Stay Home Except to Get Medical Care: If you are sick, you risk the health and safety of others by going out.
    • Cover Coughs and Sneezes: COVID-19 spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Help prevent additional spread by covering your nose and mouth. Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
    • Wear a Facemask If You are Sick: People who are sick should wear a facemask when they are close to others, like when sharing a vehicle or a room. People who are not sick should not wear facemasks unless you are caring for a sick person. Facemasks are in short supply and are desperately needed by healthcare professionals and caregivers.
    • Clean and Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces: follow the CDC's guidance on how to properly disinfect to help prevent the spread of illness.