The CDC issued a new limited eviction moratorium order on August 3rd which covers counties experiencing substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID-19 through October 3rd. This order applies to the County of Northampton which has recently seen an uptick in cases.<\/p>\n
Lamont McClure, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and county partners have programs in place to assist residents to remain in their households while alleviating the financial burden on landlords. The Community Mediation and Eviction Diversion Program (CMED) mitigates evictions and reduces the burden on the local court system. Housing services are free to low-and-moderate income households and owners of rental units housing low-and-moderate income tenants. The CMED program can also help with utility payments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pandemic isn\u2019t over yet, we can see that from the rising number of cases in our area,\u201d says Lamont McClure. \u201cI encourage any Northampton County resident who is experiencing problems with housing to contact us for assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n
24-hour Emergency hotline: 610-252-9060<\/p>\n
Office of Veterans Affairs: 610-829-4875<\/p>\n
Contact Information for the CMED Program:<\/p>\n
For residents who live in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township, contact:
\n\u00b7 New Bethany Ministries at 610-691-5602 x217.<\/p>\n
For residents in Easton, Glendon, West Easton, Wilson and Williams Township contact:
\n\u00b7 Easton Area Neighborhood Center at 610-253-4253<\/p>\n
Residents of Easton can also contact:
\n\u00b7 ProJeCt of Easton at 610-258-1100 x13<\/p>\n
For residents of all other municipalities, contact:
\n\u00b7 Third Street Alliance at 610-438-1763<\/p>\n
For residents who are fourteen days or less away from losing their residence and have either a Notice to Quit or a Lockout Order Notice:
\n\u00b7 Call 211 to be connected to the Northampton County Tenant Eviction Assistance program seeking rental assistance. <\/p>\n
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\nInformation provided to TVL by:
\nBecky Bartlett
\nDeputy Director of Administration
\nNorthampton County Government Center
\n669 Washington Street
\nEaston, PA 18042
\nhttps:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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