 TITLE: Are Foreclosures Still Happening During COVID-19? CONTENT: State and Local Foreclosure Measures Still Apply\n------------------------------------------------\nIn addition to the homeowner protections rolled out by the federal government, many state and local authorities have enacted their own policies. The details of these state and local foreclosure bans vary, and many are set to stay in place until respective governors lift statewide emergency declarations—a target that will vary as states set their own goals and timelines for reopening. Other states forbid foreclosures until set dates in late spring or summer.\nThe scope of state and local foreclosure suspensions vary as well. Some measures freeze the entire foreclosure process similar to the federal moratorium—preventing homeowner evictions and court actions required for their authorization. Other measures bar lenders from removing the occupants of a house (eviction), but allow foreclosure-related legal proceedings to continue.\nThe National Consumer Law Center maintains a state-by-state list of COVID-19 foreclosure relief measures, but cautions that it may be incomplete since states and municipalities are continually adapting to the changing health and economic conditions.\nTo check for additional COVID-19 foreclosure measures that may apply to you, visit the official websites for your state or local governments. If you're unable to find help there, try a web search for \"foreclosure assistance\" paired with the name of your city, county or state. END