Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

The Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025 would establish a federal grant program administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide $100 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to state, local, and tribal governments that enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing right-to-counsel legislation for low-income tenants facing eviction or termination of housing subsidies. The bill defines covered individuals as tenants with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line and covered proceedings as civil actions for eviction or housing subsidy termination. Grants may be used to cover costs associated with providing free legal representation, including attorney training and recruitment, with priority given to jurisdictions that also implement complementary tenant protections such as eviction diversion programs, extended notice periods, or emergency rental assistance.