Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners
Executive Order 2020-18015
|Signed on August 9, 2020
45th Presidency
What it means
This order directs federal agencies to explore measures to prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It instructs health officials to consider halting residential evictions and requires Treasury and HUD to identify funds to assist struggling renters and homeowners.
Expected impact
- Potential temporary protection for renters and homeowners facing eviction or foreclosure due to pandemic-related financial hardships
- Possible reduction in COVID-19 spread by helping people maintain stable housing and avoid entering crowded shelters
- Particular benefit for minority communities who face disproportionate eviction risks
- Creation of a framework for agencies to provide financial assistance to those struggling with housing payments