Press Release  Governor Healey Issues Reminder of Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium for Federal Employees Impacted by Government Shutdown

Boston — Today, Governor Maura Healey is issuing a reminder for federal employees and landlords that there will be a temporary moratorium on nonpayment evictions and residential foreclosures for federal employees have been furloughed or forced to work without pay because of the partial federal government shutdown. Lenders are also required to grant temporary mortgage forbearance during this period.  

Last year, Governor Healey signed legislaiton that protects federal employees from eviction or foreclosure for at least 30 days after the end of a federal government shutdown. It also gives the Governor authority to extend the pause to 75 days after the end of the shutdown. Governor Healey used this executive authority last fall to extend support for federal workers during the shutdown.

“Massachusetts is home to over 46,000 federal government employees. None of them should face losing their homes because President Trump and his federal government can’t do their jobs,” said Governor Healey. “Massachusetts workers should know that we have their backs while they’re showing up to work despite not being paid, and these protections will help ensure that they will continue to have a roof over their heads.”

Governor Healey has stood up for federal employees on several occasions. This past fall, Governor Healey called on the Trump Administration to commit to back paying TSA agents and air traffic controllers, and demanded the administration release funds for programs like heating assistance and SNAP. When the Trump Administration laid off thousands of federal workers last year, Governor Healey launched a new website that provided employment and job training resources for federal workers. 

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