As the federal eviction moratorium has expired, several Iowans may be scrambling to figure out how to keep the roof over their heads and pay for rent.

According to the New York Times Database, in Greene County about 13.1-percent of renters owe an average of $1,977. However, there are some financial and other assistance programs to help, following the federal eviction moratorium being lifted on July 31st. One program with the federal government is for renters to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance program, through the American Rescue Plan. In Iowa, there are funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act with the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance program. 

Assistance with these programs can help navigate how to pay for back rent due either directly or indirectly because of the pandemic. Click the links below to learn more about the available assistance programs.

Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance:

https://www.iowafinance.com/about/covid-19-ifa-recovery-assistance/

Rental Assistance

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rental Assistance Application Guidelines

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/emergency-rental-assistance-for-renters/?utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=treasury_banner/

Eviction Assistance Local Resources

https://justshelter.org/community-resources/