On March 27, 2020, the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) into law. Section 4024 of that legislation imposes a temporary moratorium on evictions. This moratorium went into effect immediately upon the enactment of the CARES Act on March 27, 2020 for 120 days.

HUD’s Office of HIV/AIDS Housing (OHH) has issued several frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide guidance on Section 4024 of the CARES Act which imposes a temporary moratorium on evictions. The temporary eviction moratorium applies to covered dwelling units assisted by the HOPWA Program.

Read the HOPWA Program Eviction Moratorium FAQs.

View the HOPWA COVID-19 Guidance page for additional resources and guidance.