City Of Charlotte: Eviction Moratorium: FAQ And Resources ...

Press release from the City of Charlotte:

Leslie Blaser

7/27/2021

Throughout the pandemic, the City of Charlotte has provided emergency mortgage, rental and utility assistance to people facing COVID-19 hardships trough the RAMP CLT program. RAMP CLT is administered by DreamKey Partners on the city’s behalf. As of July 27, the program has provided $16,209,195.01 to 5,160 families in 2021. Throughout the pandemic, the city has provided $33.7M in rent, mortgage and utility assistance to support 11,428 families.

The
U.S. Treasury released a compliance report last week on how the emergency funds have been distributed across the nation. On average, the national distribution rate is 20%. The City of Charlotte has distributed 52.5%.

What is the City of Charlotte doing for those that are at risk of eviction?

People who need help with rent, mortgage or utilities due to a COVID-19 hardship are encouraged to apply for assistance through the
city’s emergency housing assistance program, RAMP CLT.

What resources are available for someone facing eviction?

This press release was produced by the City of Charlotte. The views expressed here are the author’s own.