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Council proclaims August 2026 Tenant Assistance Project Month, honors legal volunteers
Summary
The Omaha City Council proclaimed August 2026 as Tenant Assistance Project Month, spotlighting TAP's work to prevent evictions and stabilize families; program leaders said TAP now prevents same‑day evictions in more than 99% of handled cases and has helped over 12,000 residents since 2021.
The Omaha City Council on the meeting floor recognized the Tenant Assistance Project (TAP) with a proclamation calling on residents to "recognize and celebrate" the volunteer attorneys, law students and community partners who support housing stability.
Josh Henningsen, who identified himself as the managing attorney for TAP, told the council the program has "helped more than 12,000 residents navigate housing instability and eviction related legal issues" since its 2021 launch and now "prevents same day eviction in more than 99% of the cases that we handle." He thanked partner organizations including Legal Aid of Nebraska, the Creighton Legal Clinic and Together Omaha and noted TAP’s work across Omaha and Douglas County.
Council member Melton read the proclamation and praised volunteers who provide legal representation, intake and outreach. The proclamation cited TAP demographic data in which 42–48% of tenants served identify as Black or African American and 57–60% identify as women, and credited the program with reducing eviction filings that would otherwise record on residents’ histories.
The recognition does not create new funding; it formally acknowledges TAP’s impact and calls attention to ongoing volunteer needs and outreach efforts. TAP representatives and volunteers were invited to the podium and received council thanks.
