Extension of CDC Eviction Moratorium
Posted on: December 30, 2020
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Updated as of March 29, 2021.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moratorium on certain evictions is extended until June 30, 2021. You can still be evicted for some reasons other than nonpayment of rent. In order to qualify for protection you must fill out a declaration form and provide it to your landlord. Click here for more information about the CDC moratorium.
The last stimulus law passed by Congress also provides certain protections and resources for renters impacted by COVID-19:
1. The law includes $25 billion in rental assistance for landlords and tenants. Stay tuned for how to access this money. Currently these resources may be available for rental assistance:
- Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program (This is a statewide program, but if you are a resident of Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Lafayette, Orleans or St. Tammany Parish, you must apply directly to the program in your parish.)
- East Baton Rouge Emergency Housing Assistance
- Jefferson Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- City of New Orleans Rental Assistance Program
- St. Tammany Rental Assistance Program
Other programs: