The Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025 establishes a $100 million annual federal grant program to help state and local governments provide free legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction or loss of housing subsidies. The bill defines eligible recipients as tenants earning up to 200 percent of the federal poverty line and requires participating governments to pass laws guaranteeing full legal counsel at no cost to these individuals in eviction cases. The grants are authorized for five years (2026-2030) and can be used to cover the costs of legal representation and attorney training programs. The legislation prioritizes funding for jurisdictions that also implement additional tenant protections, such as limiting eviction causes, requiring 30-day notice periods, or establishing rental assistance programs.
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