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Eviction Right to Counsel Fund

A special account established by the U.S. Treasury to hold money specifically for grants that help fund legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction.

Covered individual

A tenant whose income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line, making them eligible for free legal help under this bill.

Covered proceeding

A legal case in court or an administrative hearing involving an eviction from a tenant's primary home or the termination of their housing subsidy.

Eligible entity

A state government, a local city or county government, or an Indian Tribal government that can apply for grants from the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund.

Right to counsel legislation

Laws that guarantee full legal representation, at no cost, for eligible low-income individuals involved in eviction or housing subsidy termination cases.

Federal poverty line

An income threshold set by the federal government, used to determine who is considered low-income and eligible for various federal programs and benefits.

Housing subsidy

Financial assistance, typically from the government, that helps people pay for their housing costs, like Section 8 vouchers.