We're back with foreclosures and evictions. Presentations: www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Item_6A_C…
Since we last visited this, a federal eviction moratorium was passed. It allows renters earning less than $99K to sign a declaration that they would be homeless or have to live with other people to avoid eviction due to non-payment. Available through Dec. 31, 2020.
Locally, evictions are down (since so much of 2020, they haven't been allowed)
Since June: 27 eviction filings per month in Boulder courts (vs. 82 each month in 2019)
Some other things I jotted down. 2020 city spending (Health equity and Human services funds)
Food Security = $1.7 million
Direct Health Services = $1.7 million
Wellness, Health Care Access Services = $1.1 million
Economic Mobility, and Inclusivity = $600,000
Also $590,000 for rental assistance, older adult services, minor home repair
A look at some of the demand: Jan - July 2020
Attention Homes Runaway and Homeless Youth Services: 78 youth served and over 4,000 referrals for other basic needs and services
EFAA Keep Families Housed (rental assistance): 741 Boulder households assisted
EFAA Shelter and Basic Needs: 960 Boulder households received financial assistance (65% increase compared to January – June 2019)
SPAN: emergency shelter to 95 Boulder adult survivors and 36 children
Since April 12, 650+ calls to Housing Helpline
Sorry I'm not tweeting more but I'm tired. Started my fellowship this a.m. with 4 hours on Zoom. So that will make 10 hours of Zoom meetings for me today, depending on when council finishes.
Also, the audio sucks. Not sure if it's my internet or the speaker's but damn.
Brockett: Are we running low on rental assistance $$?
No, says Kristin Hyser. But not knowing what's ahead of us, bringing more resources could only serve the community. What we have now "should carry us for awhile."
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