We’re In A Housing Crisis And We Don’t Even Know It

With unemployment at historic highs and more than 20 million individuals out of work, the country’s housing crisis is only getting worse. In April 2020, 1 in 3 Americans did not pay rent, and, despite moratoriums to protect against evictions, renters are still being evicted. 

Groundbreaking data suggests that individuals have been facing increased housing hardship such as evictions, delayed rent or mortgage payments, and unexpected utility payments and home repairs during the pandemic. Particularly at high risk for evictions are Hispanic/Latinx populations, and as always, African-American populations as well. 

What are our elected leaders doing to curb this oncoming crisis