Invest in eviction prevention

Preventing evictions can be up to thirty times more cost-efficient than executing evictions, in addition to the stabilizing nature of eviction prevention.

Target your housing dollars to programs that help individuals and families to pay rent arrears - and create payment plans with landlords and property managers - rather than being evicted. In some states, it costs up to $30,000 per eviction, while the average amount owed ranges from $500 - $1,500.

To get started:

  1. Research programs in your area that focus on eviction prevention.

  2. Build partnerships with landlords and property managers willing to work in a cross-sectoral fashion (including with those facing eviction) to develop prevention programs.

  3. Establish a fund for emergency support.

  4. Support efforts that focus on wraparound services, such as budgeting and financial planning.

Best Practices / Innovative Programs

Identify and invest in programs such as Home Start, which spen

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