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This bill establishes the Eviction Reduction Program within the Department of Housing and Community Development to promote housing stability, identify reasons why people face eviction filings, and offer help to prevent or divert evictions, aiming to support these efforts across the state. The Department is required to develop guidelines for administering this program and will report annually to the General Assembly on key metrics such as the number of households and children served, the types of assistance provided, the program's reach across different areas, how many households successfully completed the Eviction Diversion Program (a separate program designed to help tenants avoid eviction), and any legislative suggestions to further the program's goals. This new program builds upon existing work, and any actions taken by the Department before this bill becomes law will not be negatively affected.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB628