Eviction filings are up sharply as pandemic rental aid starts to run out
Emergency rental aid has helped keep millions of people in their homes during the pandemic, but that federal program will start winding down this summer.
As many as 400,000 Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing their homes, according to the state Department of Human Services. The Commonwealth is working to distribute over $800 million in federal aid to both tenants and landlords.
Though the program has hit roadblocks since it was created in March, county and state housing agencies are hoping money earmarked for the Emergency Rental Assistance program will stave off a surge of eviction notices.