States and cities are working to create and improve Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programs to help keep stably housed millions of renters who are behind on their rent and are at risk of losing their homes. Updated guidance from the White House and Treasury Department and joint recommendations from NLIHC and NLC to elected officials can help communities minimize obstacles, maximize uptake of rental aid, and ensure these critical federal resources reach households with the greatest needs and are distributed equitably. Join the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC),the National League of Cities (NLC), and Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment on May 12 at 1 pm ET for a webinar with key leaders from the Biden administration, elected officials, and policy experts about the new Treasury guidance and examples of how states and cities have incorporated best practices into their ERA programs to help ensure funds reach the households who need it most. Register for the webinar at: https://bit.ly/3eoJLtE
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