In this brief, we examine options for federal rental assistance to stabilize the rental market and ensure low- and moderate-income tenants stay housed during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and the nation's recovery from its economic fallout Drawing from data and research, we conclude that the Housing Choice Voucher and Emergency Solutions Grants programs are best suited to deliver relief rent efficiently and equitably during the pandemic and economic recovery In the longer term, more investment in affordable housing production and preservation will also be vital to ensure a sufficient supply of rental housing affordable to low-income households
Assessing Options for Federal Rental Assistance During the Pandemic