Evictions in PA before, during and after COVID-19: A look at eviction rates within LASP’s 4-county service area over the past 5 years
by Lucas Miller, LASP Communications Intern & Arcadia University senior
(Oct. 31, 2024)
In the past decade, LASP's four-county service area has seen incredibly high eviction rates.
Due to state- and CDC-authorized moratoria in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction numbers decreased significantly. But what has happened since then?
Eviction is back up to where it was before the pandemic, and in some cases is even higher than previous years. Swipe through the graphics to see just how high rates were in 2019 before the pandemic, how they dropped during the pandemic, and then spike back up again in the most recent 2023 report.
About the research
All data used was sourced from the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania’s November 2023 interactive report on eviction in recent years, "AFTER THE PAUSE: The rise of eviction filings post-pandemic." Check their website for more information on eviction, specific numbers, and what can be done to help.
Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania: https://bit.ly/HousingAlliancePA-11-2023
How pro bono attorneys can help
This post was published in connection with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA’s Nov. 7, 2024 virtual CLE, “Eviction Defense for Pro Bono Attorneys.” Join us from 2-3 p.m. Register: https://bit.ly/LASP-CLE-11-7-2024.
Gaining extra time in the home or lowering costs and fees can have a significant impact for LASP clients.
The training will provide practical advice for assisting tenants at eviction hearings in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties.
Rising housing costs make eviction one of the biggest issues facing low-income residents in the Philadelphia suburbs. Tenants with representation are shown to get better outcomes in MDJ court.
Pro bono attorneys, email probono@lasp.org to learn more about how you can help in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counies. There is an ongoing need for pro bono assistance, and limited scope opportunties are available.