Read the original article by Alex Roha on Housing Wire.
Though housing didn’t take center stage during the 2020 election season, those who work in affordable housing were keeping a close eye on the race, and are now looking expectantly at President-elect Joe Biden’s $640 billion housing plan originally proposed in February. Many organizations took the time to welcome the new administration but did not shy away from reminding him of his campaign promises and the need for swift aid.
Sarah Saadian, vice president of public policy for the National Low Income Housing Coalition, said starting day one, Biden will need to take immediate action to prevent a wave of evictions by issuing a strengthened eviction moratorium. Saadian noted the current moratorium – issued by the CDC and set to end Dec. 31 – has shortcomings that leave many renters unprotected…