(CDC) eviction moratorium

June 21, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Eviction Moratorium Ends August 15; County Offering Rent Relief to Residents in Need

The eviction moratorium for COVID-19-related income loss ends on August 15. Some local residents who can’t pay rent could face possible housing displacement, but Montgomery County leaders say the Rent Relief Program is helping those in need. Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz explain the importance of residents reaching out to get […]

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June 16, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Elrich Not on Board with Hogan Lifting COVID-19 State of Emergency: ‘This is Not The End of Recovery’

Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Maryland will end on July 1 meaning that all emergency restrictions and mandates will lift. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says although things are moving in the right direction, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers. “This is not the end of […]

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May 14, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Federal Judge Vacates National Eviction Ban; County Remains Under State Emergency Order

A federal judge last week vacated a nationwide freeze on evictions that was put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] to help cash-strapped renters remain in their homes during the pandemic. Local leaders say this decision is “extremely concerning.” “We’re hoping that the President issues the order under an agency […]

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