Cumberland County has millions of dollars to help residents at risk of eviction
The eviction moratorium that protects renters and homeowners from losing their homes expires this weekend - but some counties are working to help residents who are in need.
Posted — UpdatedCumberland County has money available to help residents pay past due rent and utility bills.
The Fayetteville and Cumberland County Rental Assistance Programs (RAP) has $6.5 million to dish out for those in need. The money doesn't just benefit renters – it can also help landlords, who have also taken a financial hit during the pandemic.
Shannon Pow, who operates several rental properties in Fayetteville, says the cost of evicting residents can be more than helping good residents stay in their home.
"Their units have to be cleaned. They might not have cleaned the stove or behind the refrigerator. So, you've got to pay a cleaner. You've got to pay a painter. Your carpet may be a couple of years old," said said, listing some of the common landlord expenses that come along with an eviction.
"The RAP program paid that two or three months," he said. "But check this out: They paid the next three months for me while I try and get on my feet."
Sadie Covington needed rental help, too. The RAP program paid her utility bills.
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