According to the Census Bureau, nearly one in five renters – disproportionately Black and Latino households – are behind on their rent. Experts estimate that these households already owe between $34 billion to $70 billion in back-rent. Without continued federal intervention, up to 30 million to 40 million renters could lose their homes. As Congress negotiates the next COVID-19 relief bill, now is a critical time to tell your representatives that North Carolinians need strengthened eviction protections and housing assistance that meets the scale of the need.
