County only has “moderate” broadcasts – April Hettinger from CBS 13 has information that can help anyone in need
YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – The eviction moratorium expired on Saturday night, and this time around Congress took no action to extend it. On Tuesday, however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new eviction ban that will apply until October 3.
This 60-day moratorium only applies to counties with “high” or “significant” transmission of COVID-19. Yuma County is listed in the “moderate” broadcast; Therefore, the evictions in our area can be resumed.
Arizona has not imposed a moratorium of its own, but the state of California has a separate eviction ban until September 30th.
An eviction notice could be served to tenants in Yuma County unless they qualify for the county’s Emergency Relief Program.
Veronica Garcia, Yuma County grant administrator, says it covers rent and utilities like water, electricity, or gas.
“Anyone who is behind with payments, but we could also help route payments,” Garcia said. “Well, maybe you are not overdue right now, but you feel like you will need the help going forward. We could also pay up to three months in advance.”
The county received approximately $ 11.5 million in grants for this program. There are still millions of dollars left for everyone in need, regardless of immigration status.
“We supported 231 families,” said Garcia. “It’s a little over a million dollars.”
The money is non-taxable and does not need to be repaid, but the county will verify that you are eligible.
“Families must be 80% below the median median income, which depends on the size of the family,” said Garcia.
Brian Carberry, editor-in-chief of rent.com, says rental property prices haven’t gone up yet. However, landlords still have mortgage payments even if tenants fail to pay their rent.
“The best way to get this back if you can’t get this from your current tenant is to just charge your next tenant more money,” said Carberry.
Arizona landlords can give a written notice of termination to the renter if they fail to pay the rent. If you do not move out after five days, the landlord can file an eviction notice. For renters in California, this notice period is only three days.
Tenants looking for assistance with renting can apply on the county website.
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