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This bill, the Emergency Assistance for Renters Act of 2021, provides $21.55 billion in emergency rental assistance to help renters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill allocates funds to eligible grantees, which include states, local governments, and U.S. territories, to be used for financial assistance (rent, utilities, etc.) for low-income renter households that have experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The bill also allows for up to 10% of funds to be used for housing stability services and up to 15% for administrative costs. Additionally, any unobligated funds as of October 1, 2022 can be used for other affordable rental housing and eviction prevention purposes. The bill also extends the availability of funds previously appropriated for rental assistance under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

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