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The latest news on government activities surrounding BAAA and the industry from our Government Affairs Director, Eric Garduño.

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Hillsborough County to Launch New COVID Rental Assistance Hillsborough County will launch its new Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on...

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Tenants Bill of Rights Adopted by Hillsborough County Commission On March 3, 2021, the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners voted 5-to-1 to...

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Manatee Emergency Rental Assistance Programs On February 24, 2021, BAAA hosted a webinar discussing the new Manatee County Emergency...

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Changes in St. Pete Policing Practices Discussed On February 17, 2021, BAAA hosted a webinar featuring Megan McGee, Police Special Projects Manager...

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Polk County has launched its new Emergency Rental Assistance Program, titled “COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program.” The program will...

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Manatee Emergency Rental Assistance Program The Manatee Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program will begin taking applications for assistance...

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Update 2/9 - Based on a recent conversation with Hillsborough County officials, we have learned the following regarding their rollout of the...

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On January 29, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially extended its order related to evictions, often referred to as...

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2/3 Update - All participating BAAA members MUST complete the Legislative Meetings Participant Survey so we can assign you to meetings: Link to the...

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January 20, 2021 Update BAAA has confired that the Pinellas Eviction Diversion Program (PEDP) has resumed accepting applications for...

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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg is implementing rental assistance programs in multiple counties across our region. These...

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The City of Lakeland has continued its CARE Program that provides rental assistance to households experiencing COVID-19 related hardships. Up to...

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