As Arlington braces for COVID-19 I am struck by what a tremendous community we are part of. Our local safety net is working hard to provide help to our lowest-income neighbors, many of whom are experiencing a loss of wages and great uncertainty about the future.
We applaud our many partners who are on the ground providing direct services and hope you will find ways to support them if you are able.
I wanted to share with you a few updates related to housing and COVID-19. The information in this post is in no way comprehensive, and we know that things continue to evolve hour by hour. We will continue to monitor housing news and updates as they relate to our current emergency.
If you are not yet following us on social media please take a moment do so as we will be sharing relevant updates there as well.
Thank you for being part of the AHS community.
Gratefully yours,
Michelle McDonough Winters
Executive Director
VIRGINIA SUSPENDS EVICTION CASES; UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS
On Tuesday, March 17, Virginia's Supreme Court declared a judicial emergency and suspended all new eviction cases for 21 days. In addition, State Corporation Commission ordered a halt on disconnections by regulated utilities for 60 days during the state of emergency.
Read the press release.
HOW YOU CAN HELP OR GET HELP
Volunteer Arlington's COVID-19 Care for Community page with information on donations and other needs of community nonprofits.
Arlington Community Foundation's Prompt Response Fund is accepting donations and providing emergency grants to nonprofits serving our most vulnerable neighbors.
Crisis Assistance for help with rent/mortgage, utilities, medical and other expenses is available from Arlington County’s Department of Human Services.
ARLINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Comprehensive list of Department, Service and Meeting Changes.
County Board Letter to Multifamily Landlords: Click here for the PDF
NATIONAL RESOURCES
HUD and Federal Housing Administration Coronavirus resources, including a 60-day moratorium on foreclosure and eviction.
ACTION Campaign recommends updates to assist with impact on LIHTC developments including expenditure and placed in service deadlines.
National Housing Conference's Coronavirus Resource Page for individual owners and renters as well as property managers.