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A federal moratorium on evictions ends next week. But $50 billion from Congress to help Americans behind on rent isn't reaching many who need it. One problem: local rules that deny people the help.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the pandemic presented a historic threat.

Some landlords are evicting tenants despite an order from the CDC aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 by preventing evictions. That has led to calls to strengthen protections.

The Trump administration has passed a nationwide eviction moratorium for people impacted by coronavirus who don’t have other housing options.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has again extended a moratorium against residential evictions and foreclosures.

The moratorium which protects Florida residents from losing their home, if they can prove COVID-19 hardship is set to expire September 1.

Mayor Jerry Demings’ Chief of Staff Roseann Harrington says the portal will continue to be open until the county gets through the 20 million dollars from the CARES Act.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the application process is a first-come, first ready process.

Orange County’s eviction diversion program funded by a $20 million grant from the CARES Act will begin on Tuesday. The program is not a rental assistance program, but an alternative to eviction for landlords and renters.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says the county is in the process of setting up an eviction diversion program.