SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The lifting of a federal freeze on evictions at the end of July has raised concerns that thousands of South Dakota renters could find themselves in danger of being booted from their homes.
The state set aside $200 million to help with outstanding rent, utility payments and other expenses, but a tenant advocate says not enough people know about the assistance.
Making a difficult situation worse, people who are evicted would be left to find new homes in a tightening South Dakota rental market.
There has been a run on affordable housing during the pandemic, putting a further strain on renters.
Go to sdhda.org/social-programs/cares-act-housing-assistance-program for more information.
(By the Assoiciated Press)
