Johnson County is looking to increase housing stability in the community through the expansion of the county’s Eviction Diversion Program. The investment is funded through the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.

Johnson County is aiming to decrease evictions in the county by expanding the county’s Eviction Diversion Program.

The program offers mediation services for landlord and tenant disputes prior to eviction, rent assistance, and tenant legal guidance and representation during eviction hearings.

The program is receiving a $337,500 investment over the next three fiscal years.

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Johnson County to use pandemic relief funds to decrease evictions