The Eviction Crisis for Seniors in Virginia

The unemployment rate in Virginia has increased over 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic, representing a substantial loss in wages and the ability to pay for housing. As a high-risk group, seniors must maintain secure housing in order to ensure adequate social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to prevent infection and transmission. Local and state eviction moratoriums have been shown to support keeping people at home and are an effective method to secure housing.