A law protecting California tenants from evictions expires in two months. State lawmakers are seeking an extension until the end of 2021, citing continuing economic hardships.Newsom did not say Wednesday how long an extension he would support, and a representative said that the plan is subject to negotiations with legislators. Chiu’s bill would continue the eviction moratorium for 11 months, until Dec. 31.
The governor’s office said the $2.6 billion in federal rental assistance for low-income households in California will also help reduce the financial burden of small rental property owners who are struggling, including those who have not been receiving full rent payments from tenants. Residents may be eligible for the earned income tax credit if they have annual incomes of $30,000 or less. Last year, 3.9 million tax returns were filed that were eligible.“The timing of these refunds is meant to immediately help low-income households with expenses like food and rent,” the governor’s office said.
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