Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund within the Treasury, authorizing $100,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will administer a grant program from this fund for eligible entities, which include State, local, and Indian Tribal governments. These grants are specifically for jurisdictions that enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing right to counsel legislation , ensuring full legal representation at no cost for low-income tenants facing eviction or housing subsidy termination proceedings. To qualify as a low-income tenant, an individual's income must be at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. The Secretary will prioritize grant applications from entities that have laws limiting no-fault evictions, requiring at least 30-day eviction notices, establishing eviction diversion programs, or providing emergency rental assistance. Additionally, priority is given to entities that will use funds to train and recruit attorneys to provide representation for these covered individuals.