Despite thousands on hold: $140 million of federal housing aid is lost

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Despite thousands on hold: $140 million of federal housing aid is lost

Despite the great need for housing in Puerto Rico, with more than 34,000 families on a waiting list for a roof, approximately $140 million of the “COVID Renta” assistance has been lost due to a lack of government execution, Ariana Godreau, executive director of Legal Aid Puerto Rico, denounced. While $8,000,000 is still available, but if not used, they would expire in September. These funds were intended to help families pay up to 18 months of d…