Free Legal Help for Low-Income Tenants Facing Eviction: Federal Grants.
This bill establishes a federal fund to provide grants to state and local governments that guarantee free legal representation for low-income tenants (up to 200% of the poverty line) facing eviction or loss of housing subsidies. If your local government adopts this policy, you gain the right to a free lawyer in housing court, significantly improving your ability to defend your home. Priority funding is given to jurisdictions that also implement tenant protections like longer notice periods or emergency rental assistance.
Key points
Establishes $100 million annually in federal grants (FY 2025-2029) for local governments that enact 'right to counsel' laws for eviction cases.
Low-income tenants (up to 200% of the Federal poverty line) would receive full, no-cost legal representation in eviction or housing subsidy termination proceedings.
Priority funding goes to jurisdictions that also implement tenant protections like longer notice periods (30+ days), eviction diversion programs, or emergency rental assistance.
Status:
Expired
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