The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction moratorium ended this past weekend. Deputy Director of Housing for the Kentucky Housing Corporation Wendy Smith said eviction dockets are sizeable in certain communities.
Evictions this year have been for reasons outside of non-payment. Smith noted it’s hard to say what will happen in the short-term, now that non-payment can, again, be cause for evictions. “Evictions have still been happening. It’s hard to say are we gonna see a one-time jump in August as the moratorium ends or is this going to be a tidal wave that is going to last for months. We really have no idea,” said Smith.
Smith said her primary suggestion is for landlords and tenants to apply for federal rent assistance. She noted it’s important that tenants show up in court. Since March, the Kentucky Housing Corporation has distributed more than $36 million to around 7000 renter households. While there were early hitches at the federal level regarding distribution, Smith added funds have been dispersed at a good pace in Kentucky. She said it’s expected to become even more timely. Smith said some $3.7 million dollars in assistance was paid out last week.
Kentucky Housing Corporation's Wendy Smith Discusses The End of the Federal Eviction Moratorium.
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