Eviction moratorium ended, apply for rent help now

• 08/04/2021

~ from Hennepin County News

The State of Minnesota has announced an end to the eviction moratorium. You will still be protected from eviction for past due rent if you have applied for COVID-19 rent assistance.

Renters in Hennepin County have two options to apply for rent help:

• Zero Balance Project: Your landlord starts and leads the application process on your behalf
• RentHelpMN: You or your landlord start the application process

Until October 12, 2021, landlords must give renters a 15-day notice before they file an eviction for not paying rent. Visit Renters Help (211unitedway.org) for legal information and resources for renters.

Key dates

• June 30: You could be evicted for violating your lease, or if you qualify for COVID-19 rent assistance but refuse to apply.
• July 14: You could be evicted for violating your lease, but not for not paying rent
• August 13: Your lease could be terminated if you have not paid rent and are not eligible for COVID-19 rent assistance
• September 12: You could be evicted if you have not paid rent and are not eligible for COVID-19 rent assistance
• October 12: Your could be terminated or you could be evicted for not paying rent unless you are eligible for COVID-19 rent assistance and have a pending application
• June 1, 2022: All lease termination and eviction protections are lifted

Renters in Hennepin County can be protected from eviction for past due rent if they have applied for rent assistance through RentHelpMN or the Zero Balance Project and are waiting for a decision on their application.

Please go to http://www.hennepin.us/rent-help for more details on these programs.