COVID-19
Resources and information related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including protections under the CARES Act, evictions, unemployment benefits, garnishment of wages, etc.
CDC Issues Nationwide Eviction Ban - Extended to July 31, 2021
On June 24, 2021, the CDC extended the eviction moratorium (ban) Order until July 31, 2021. For more information, please see the announcement here:
COVID-19 Guidance for Agricultural Workers in Idaho
The document below was issued by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on May 1, 2020. It contains information on plans all agricultural employers should have in place to mitigate the risk of...
File Your Taxes to Get Your Stimulus Payment(s)
Even if you don’t normally file taxes, you should file your 2020 taxes to ensure that you receive the stimulus payments you are entitled to, even if you didn't have any earnings in 2020.
The...
Garnishment of Unemployment Insurance and CARES Act Stimulus During COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Many Idahoans are now receiving unemployment insurance benefits as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Congress recently passed the CARES Act, which provides unemployment benefits...
HUD Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit
HUD has updated its Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit, which includes brochures on public housing authorities, non-payment of rent evictions, housing choice vouchers, repayment agreement...
HUD Resources for Renters Related to Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created a webpage for resources for renters during the Coronavirus pandemic. It includes information on rental assistance, tips on...
Idaho Covid-19 Information
For more information regarding Idaho's coronavirus pandemic, please visit the State of Idaho's webpage devoted to coronavirus information, such as the numbers in Idaho, a transmission risk level...
Rental and Utility Assistance
Rental and utility assistance is available for low income families who are unable to pay their current rent or utilities due to COVID-19 related reasons.
If you reside outside of Ada and Canyon...
Stimulus Payments
April 15, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 provides for a “stimulus payment” (officially called Economic Impact Payment) to most United States...
Unemployment Benefits
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 contains some special provisions that amend or supplement existing Unemployment Insurance (UI) law.
The CARES Act created...