by Kelsey Penrose

With the end of eviction moratoriums in Nevada, evictions have increased in Carson City dramatically from 2020; however, compared with 2019, prior to the moratoriums, the number of evictions is actually lower than average, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

In June, 101 Carson City residents were evicted, whether in 30-day evictions, 7-day evictions, or lockouts; in May, there were 54 total evictions.

For 30-day evictions, said Furlong, there have been 22 in June, which was up from 16 in May, a 38 percent increase. The year-to-date for 30-day evictions is up 87 percent compared with 2020, but is down 8 percent from 2019.

For 7-day evictions, there were 55 in June, up from 28 in May, a 96 percent increase. The year-to-date for 7-day evictions is up 78 percent compared with 2020, but down 31 percent compared with 2019.

For Lockouts, there were 24 in June, up from 10 in May, a 140 percent increase. The year-to-date for lockouts is up 158 percent compared with 2020, but down 8 percent from 2019.

For those affected by COVID-19 and are finding themselves struggling to pay rent, Carson City Health and Human Services has rental assistance available for Carson City residents.

For more information on rental assistance, please call CCHHS at (775) 887-2110 to set up an appointment.

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority also has funding available to help with past due and current due rent. Their CARES Housing Assistance Program can be used to help individuals and families whose income was negatively impacted by COVID-19. To learn more, visit http://www.nvrural.org or call 775-887-1795

Ron Wood Family Resource Center also has funding available for rental assistance, and can be reached at 775-884-2269

The St. Vincent de Paul Society has a 2021 Homelessness Prevention Program that will provide rental assistance ($300 maximum) with limited funds. They can be reached at 775-882-`968 ext. 119

Veterans may be eligible for rental assistance from Nations Finest at 775-360-2155

Senior citizens may reach out to the Senior Services Network at http://www.seniorservicesnetwork.us to see if they qualify for rental assistance as well.