CDC announces limited eviction moratorium in effect Aug. 3-Oct. 3, 2021

(Aug. 3, 2021) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced a new, limited eviction moratorium, in effect Aug. 3-Oct. 2021.

As of Aug. 3, based on COVID-19 case counts, this moratorium is in effect in Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties but not Chester County. Each county’s eligibility for the moratorium is subject to change based on COVID-19 case counts at the CDC COVID Data Tracker. Therefore, LASP recommends that renters in all 4 counties continue to apply for rent/utility assistance as soon as possible.

RENTERS: To prevent eviction in counties where the moratorium is in place, you MUST sign the CDC declaration. DO THIS BEFORE YOU GO TO COURT!

More information and links to forms in 26 languages, including English and español: bit.ly/CDC-multilingual, from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

If you have an eviction hearing in a county with the moratorium in effect (Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties as of Aug. 3, 2021):

  • Before you go to court: Print and sign the CDC Declaration for Renters (ideally 2 copies, 1 for your landlord and 1 for the judge).

  • If you do not have a printer, visit a local library, community center, or contact your state legislator's office.

  • Bring the 2 signed copies of the CDC Declaration for Renters to court. Present them to the judge and to your landlord at your hearing.

  • LASP's free legal Helpline is available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or apply online at lasp.org/apply.

APPLY NOW for rent and utility assistance!

Funding to help renters is available in Pennsylvania; Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties; and Norristown. See story in lasp.org/news: bit.ly/rent-utility-help.

Being evicted? How to prepare and what you need to know

LASP’s Regional Housing Unit has provided information, in English and Spanish, for renters who are facing eviction: Being evicted? How to prepare and what you need to know.

Background

The CDC eviction moratorium started Sept. 4, 2020 has been extended four times during COVID-19. It initially was set to end Dec. 31, 2020, and then was extended to Jan. 31, March 31, June 30, and July 31, 2021. The Aug. 3-Oct. 3, 2021 moratorium is more limited than the first four versions.