NC eviction moratorium extended through June
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a three-month extension of the statewide eviction moratorium that had been set to expire at the end of March.
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The updated executive order comes a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directed states to extend protections through June 30. The CDC order applies to all standard rental housing but doesn't cover those living in hotels, motels or other temporary guest home rentals or individuals making over $99,000 a year.
A state program that funnels federal funds to landlords so people can stay in their homes has awarded over $140 million to nearly 37,000 applicants so far. The state is set to get another $700 million in federal rental aid through a package Congress recently approved.
Cooper signed two other orders on Tuesday. One extends to-go alcohol sales by a month, until 5 p.m. April 30, while the other expedites unemployment insurance claim processing.
The Council of State concurred with the eviction moratorium and the jobless benefits orders.
“Even though North Carolina is turning the corner on this pandemic, many are still struggling,” Cooper said in a statement. “These executive orders will help families stay in their homes and help hard-hit businesses increase their revenue.”
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