Multifamily housing providers play an important role in providing housing and support to vulnerable populations to protect them from the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Better Buildings Challenge Multifamily Sector has compiled a list of resources and updates on COVID-19 and housing to support housing providers and help them disseminate critical information to staff and residents in this trying time. Here you may find resources on financial aid, slowing virus transmission in multifamily housing, and updates on utility shut-offs, foreclosures, and evictions.
HUD's COVID-19 Information and Resources Page
Visit HUD's COVID-19 resource center for action plans, tools, and targeted information for HUD-assisted individuals and communities.
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) COVID-19 Information and Resources
Resources for lenders, servicers, and others who directly assist homeowners and renters adversely impacted by COVID-19.
National Housing Conference Coronavirus Resource Page
The National Housing Conference has compiled resources on how to prevent spreading the disease, help for vulnerable populations, and precautions and contingency planning for property managers.
National Housing Conference Webinar: COVID-19 and Housing
This March 19, 2020 webinar provides an overview of COVID-19, how the virus is spread, and suggestions to decrease transmission in multifamily housing. Also, see a National Low Income Housing Coalition March 23, 2020 webcast featuring Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and FHFA updates.
Questions and Answers for Office of Multifamily Housing Stakeholders
View questions and answers on waivers, extensions, and other relief as well as other information on FHA assisted or insured multifamily properties.
Other dedicated COVID-19 and affordable housing web pages:
Many utility companies are easing shutoffs and waiving late fees to aid consumers who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check with your local utilities for their COVID-19 policies.
The CARES Act imposed a nationwide temporary federal moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent. The CDC administratively extended the order two additional times, first through March 31, 2021, then again through June 30, 2021. As the expiration date of the CDC moratorium nears, it is unclear how rapidly states and localities have been, or will be, able to deploy funds from the CARES Act, the FY 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Emergency Rental Assistance program, and the American Rescue Plan Act to address arrearages and prevent evictions.
Date Published: June 14, 2020
The FHFA has extended COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through September 30, 2021. This is the third extension of the programs, which were set to expire June 30, 2021.
Date Published: June 3, 2021