We're more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and many families are still struggling to pay for rent. Eviction filings are on the rise, and some cities are showing higher numbers than pre-pandemic.
AUSTIN, Texas — We're more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and many families are still struggling to pay for rent. Eviction filings are on the rise, and some cities are showing higher numbers than pre-pandemic.Eviction filings have spiked to pre-pandemic levels in numerous cities in TexasEviction protections put in place at the beginning of the pandemic have not been reinstatedRental aid has dried up in most cities and counties in Texas.
Daniel is on the autism spectrum. Mahnaz also struggles with a disability, leaving both unable to work. But her luck didn’t last long. Shortly after, an eviction notice showed up on their door for nonpayment. However, Travis County was already working with the Smiths to cover the rent money owed.That’s when housing advocate Solveij Praxis stepped in. Praxis said she’s hearing stories similar to the Smiths' even more now.
“I was probably disappointed more than once or twice that I did the right thing and I didn’t see the right result coming back,” Mahnaz said.In Austin, there have been 587 evictions in March, up 47% up from the average.These spikes are fairly recent, too. In January, evictions filings were down 45% from the average and only 5% above average in February. In Dallas, filings have also spiked 47% above average in March compared to 5% below the average the month before.
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