The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday issued an order effective through December 31 that stops millions of residential renters from being evicted. A move the CDC says is aimed at combating the novel coronavirus. This order covers all of the U.S.'s 43 million renters who fall in the order's purview. The halt on evictions also covers states and territories, including the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The order covers renters who are not expected to earn more than $99,000 in 2020, or $198,000 for persons who file jointly. Renters must also prove that they have sought assistance to make rent payments and declare that they cannot meet rent payments because of hardships caused by Covid-19. Additionally, renters must express that they would likely become homeless if they are evicted.
Governor Bryan said that the cash is expected to come in if his financial plan is implemented.