HR 6326
COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Act of 2020
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The COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Act of 2020 provides temporary waivers and authorities to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address housing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It suspends certain requirements for public housing and housing choice voucher programs, including work requirements, rent payment obligations, and unit absence restrictions. The bill also allows for the temporary suspension of income reviews and deadlines related to housing assistance programs, and provides flexibility for owners of federally assisted housing to utilize their reserve funds for COVID-19 related expenses.
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