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For the fifth time, Harrisburg has taken action to prevent residents from being displaced from their homes.
Mayor Eric Papenfuse announced on Friday that he would extend the city’s eviction moratorium and water shut-off ban for another 30 days, through mid-June.
“This moratorium on evictions and water shut-offs will continue to help protect our residents during these challenging times,” Papenfuse said in a statement.
Harrisburg first issued the moratorium in December, hoping to curb homelessness, which the pandemic has exacerbated.
The ordinance bans evictions for non-payment of rent and covers all city tenants or occupants in any residential dwelling unit or rooming house.
This does not cover evictions related to criminal activity, threats to the health and safety of other residents, or damage to property.
Any landlord in violation of the moratorium may be fined up to $10,000 or imprisoned for up to 90 days.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control currently has a federal eviction ban in place through the end of June.
City residents in need of assistance or more information should email their inquiries to codes@harrisburgpa.gov. The City of Harrisburg Non-Emergency Information Help Desk can be reached at 3-1-1 or 717-255-3040. In case of emergency, residents should contact the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.
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