INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb on Tuesday, June 30, signed an executive order to extend a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures and the disconnection of utility services.
The prohibition on evictions from rental properties and the prohibition on filing foreclosures are both extended through July 31, the governor’s office said in a news release. Renters, homeowners, lending institutions and landlords are encouraged to establish payment plans to avoid later evictions or foreclosures.
Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19 may be eligible for rental assistance through a program announced last week. Applications for the $25 million Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program will be accepted online beginning at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, July 13 at IndianaHousingNow.org.
Utilities regulated by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission must follow the order issued Monday by the commission prohibiting service disconnections through Aug. 14. Under Executive Order 20-33, non-regulated utility companies must also extend service until Aug. 14. Customers and utility companies are encouraged to establish payment plans now to avoid later discontinuations of service.
The executive order also extends the temporary licensing of health care workers who do not currently hold an active license to practice for an additional 30 days. Those include medical professionals who retired or became inactive in the last five years; those who who hold licenses in other states; and certain medical students and graduates.
These professionals must register with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency via their website at www.in.gov/pla. These professionals will be able to assist in screenings, telemedicine and other basic procedures to allow regularly licensed medical professionals to be on the front line.
