Durham Housing Authority
TO RESUME EVICTIONS FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT
DHA will go back to charging late fees and pursuing evictions for households who have not paid their rent in February.
If you have an outstanding balance and have not made your rent payment in full by the 5th of Month you will be charged a $15 late fee. If you fail to pay on time and/or continue to disregard any prior past-due balances on your account, you are susceptible to receiving a 30-day Notice to file for your eviction:
- Pay your balance in full immediately
- Contact a Housing Stability Specialist today to:
- Get tips on how to pay rent on time and efficiently
- Be provided options within DHA that can accommodate any concerns
- Get Information on other rent assistance programs
E-mail the Housing Stability Team today or call 919-667-2133 for assistance.
IF YOUR RENT STATEMENT DOES NOT SHOW A BALANCE, PLEASE CONTINUE TO PAY YOUR RENT AND NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic if a household failed to pay their rent by the 5th day of the month DHA would send that household a 14-Day Notice advising them that DHA would terminate their lease and pursue eviction if they failed to pay by the end of the 14 days. HUD has recently advised Public Housing Authorities that we are required to provide a 30-Day notice instead of a 14-Day notice for lease terminations related to non-payment of rent during this period. HUD extended the notice period for non-payment of rent lease terminations to allow families additional time to access available rental assistance prior to facing an eviction. When this period ends, DHA will go back to providing 14-Day notices.
