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Housing director reports $26,007.40 in tenant assistance and decline in evictions; town halls planned
Summary
Housing leadership said the rent-receipt change is a process change with resident notifications and town halls planned; staff secured $26,007.40 in assistance in the last month and reported 11 unlawful-detainer filings with one judgment in possession, while 10 cases were diverted or continued.
The housing director told the board the change to rent receipts was a process change, not a new policy, and that “all the residents have been notified.” The director said staff will hold floor-by-floor town-hall meetings for residents who may need additional help understanding the notices and noted an upcoming town-hall this Thursday.
The director highlighted a recent, unusually large amount of assistance obtained by staff and partner programs: “in the last month in the amount of $26,007.40,” which officials said is significant for this time of year. The director also reported that 11 unlawful-detainer filings were initiated, with one resulting in a judgment in possession and the other ten diverted or continued, and invited commissioners to join a Sept. 11 volunteer-focused cleaning event and other upcoming community activities.
