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Rhode Island

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 26, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Rhode Island, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource Center website or Rhode Island's Department of Health website

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Description of Program and Relief

Moratorium on Evictions

The Rhode Island Governor has announced that state courts will not process any residential or commercial evictions for the next thirty days (press release issued March 19, 2020).

Payment and filing deadlines have also been extended past April 17, 2020.

Government or Lead Agency

Office of the Governor, Gina M. Raimondo

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Public housing residents can call Rhode Island Legal Services at (401) 274 - 2652 x123

Tenants in private rental housing can call the Rhode Island Center for Justice at (401) 491-1101

List of Additional Information

Click here to read the governor’s full press release.


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