New York state’s eviction moratorium ended Jan. 15, opening the door for landlords to once again evict tenants for nonpayment of rent.

Now, Binghamton residents behind on rent or utility payments need to apply for financial assistance through the city. But if evicted, they may find themselves unable to find somewhere else to live.

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said that since the beginning of the pandemic, the city has allocated $1.2 million in federal CARES Act funds for direct housing assistance to residents to prevent eviction and homelessness.

Of that $1.2 million, $620,000 remains, Kraham said, and can go only to low- and moderate-income tenants affected by the pandemic.

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