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Over 10 million Americans face eviction every year. Yet most state and local leaders don’t track how many evictions are happening in their communities, where they’re concentrated, and who is impacted. Without comprehensive and reliable data, policymakers can’t design effective solutions or target resources to keep families stably housed.

�鶹������ý’s Future of Land & Housing (FLH) program is on a mission to change this reality. With a transformative investment from the Ballmer Group and support from the Pritzker Children’s Initiative, we’ve selected 11 state-level teams to join the Eviction Data Response Network (EDRN) as part of the 2026–2028 cohort. In the coming years, EDRN will equip these teams with the technical assistance, financial support, and peer-to-peer learning needed to build data infrastructure and turn eviction data into eviction prevention.

After a competitive application process, we’re excited to announce our 11 statewide partners: Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Together, they represent 26 million renters. Over the next two years, these state partners will work with �鶹������ý’s FLH program to build comprehensive eviction data systems and assemble cross-sector problem-solving teams to leverage this data to move the needle on eviction prevention.

Explore the 2026–2028 EDRN state partners below.

Located within Colorado’s , the Office of Housing Recovery provides emergency rental and mortgage assistance to Coloradans who face the greatest challenges to accessing affordable, safe, and secure homes. Working with the Colorado State Housing Board, the Division and its Office of Housing Recovery support a wide range of housing efforts, including the oversight of the eviction prevention work of the State’s (CERA) program.��

“We are very excited to join partners from across the country in working on data-informed solutions to evictions. The EDRN partnership unlocks a vital transformation by allowing us to secure accurate, centralized eviction data and engage in proactive prevention research and programming, paving the way for evidence-based decisions, deeper collaboration, and statewide strides in eviction prevention.”
—Tyler Jaeckel, Director, Division of Housing

• State Spotlight: The State of Colorado’s eviction work includes the , which is hosted by the judicial branch and supported by legislation mandating free access to eviction data.

The (CCRS), housed in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School for Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware, has been a focal point for community research, engagement, and action. CCRS’s research includes intersectional analysis on housing and health in Delaware by matching data from the state’s (HMIS/CMIS) with Medicaid claims.

“The Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware is proud to partner with �鶹������ý through the Eviction Data Response Network. Under the leadership of Professor Stephen Metraux, we will bring together academic, state, and nonprofit partners to use data in support of more equitable outcomes for Delaware renters at risk of eviction. This effort reflects the Biden School’s commitment to research and community engagement that strengthens the communities we serve. We are at our strongest when we are part of the community.”
—Joseph E. Trainor, PhD, Interim Dean, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware

• State Spotlight: Delaware is among the first states to allow non-lawyer Qualified Tenant Advocates (QTAs) to represent low-income residents in eviction court. Qualified Tenant Advocates are trained by one of Delaware’s three legal aid agencies and remain under the supervision of a Delaware legal aid lawyer throughout the representation.��

The (CNC) at Georgia State University focuses on advancing equitable and sustainable communities across Georgia. CNC specializes in collecting, analyzing, and translating social data into actionable insights that support policy development, program implementation, and community decision-making to address critical social challenges affecting Georgia residents. Core focus areas include housing stability, neighborhood change, transportation access, and food insecurity.

“As a statewide organization, we see firsthand how eviction-related crises intersect with income volatility, access to benefits, and local service capacity. For that reason, Georgia Community Action Association (GCAA) views EDRN’s objective to improve the eviction data infrastructure as essential to designing and scaling effective eviction prevention strategies across Georgia.”
—Consuela Thompson, Executive Director, GCAA

• State Spotlight: ��In 2025, the Judicial Council of Georgia passed , expanding digital record creation. The legislation is supported by court IT modernization through the Georgia Statewide Court Case Management System and Odyssey eFileGA, which enables digital filing and improved record management.

The is an applied research center at Indiana University’s Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis. The Center bridges university and community expertise to mobilize innovative technologies, geospatial data, place-based research and policy, and actionable analysis. The Polis Center collaborates with community and academic partners across the state on interrelated community issues such as housing, financial stability, health, education, criminal justice, and children and families.��

“Being selected for the Eviction Data Response Network allows Indiana to turn eviction data into a shared tool for action. By convening a cross‑sector data problem‑solving team and improving eviction data quality, accessibility, and use, we can support smarter decisions, more informed policy, and more effective solutions to housing instability statewide.”
—Sharon Kandris, Executive Director, The Polis Center, IU Indianapolis

• State Spotlight: The Polis Center’s research unit provides free, neighborhood-level information that helps people and organizations make data-informed decisions, including via a statewide .

�Ѳ���������Ի�’s (OTLA) is situated within the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s Division of Homeless Solutions. Established in 2024, it provides educational resources to tenants and landlords about their respective rights and responsibilities. The Office also supports tenants navigating eviction and landlord disputes, and acts as the first line of defense in the fight against homelessness in Maryland.��

“In pursuit of our mission to make great places, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is committed to reducing evictions across the state and empowering communities at large. We believe our participation in the Eviction Data Response Network cohort will equip the State of Maryland with new tools to ensure these efforts are comprehensive, outcomes-oriented, and centered on our most vulnerable residents. We appreciate this support from �鶹������ý in the Moore-Miller administration’s work to leave no one behind.”
—Jake Day, Secretary, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

• State Spotlight: The District Court of Maryland is required by to share court eviction data with the Department of Housing and Community Development who hosts a public dashboard at and produces an annual report on evictions.��

The (OEP) within New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs works to interrupt housing displacement through tools, partnerships, and wraparound support for at-risk residents. OEP’s statewide Comprehensive Eviction Defense and Diversion network pairs experienced caseworkers with nonprofit legal providers to deliver resource navigation, financial and legal assistance, crisis intervention, and case management.��

“At the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, we understand that eviction usually reflects serious economic hardship and often leads to homelessness. Being selected for the Eviction Data Response Network will help New Jersey shift from reacting to housing crises after they occur to preventing displacement before families lose stability. Through this collaboration, we aim to identify emerging eviction risks earlier, connect residents to support sooner, and strengthen a more transparent, data-informed approach to housing stability.”
—Jacquelyn A. Suárez, Commissioner, NJ Department of Community Affairs��

• State Spotlight: In 2025, the Department of Community Affairs launched New Jersey’s first , a self-help eviction defense tool, which already supported 13,000 at-risk tenants and New Jersey residents to understand and navigate the eviction process.

The (NMCLP) is an established, statewide legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing economic and social justice for low-income New Mexicans. The Center’s Economic Equity team focuses on access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. In recent years they established and facilitated the statewide NM Housing Alliance; represented tenants in litigation to enforce housing rights; and led policy campaigns to preserve affordable housing and strengthen renter protections.

“This project comes at an important time for New Mexico, where our communities are facing a housing crisis and rising costs. Joining EDRN gives our state an opportunity to clearly track the scope and urgency of housing instability in rural and urban areas and to build on efforts already underway to respond. Better eviction data will help our communities and policymakers strengthen housing programs, legal services, and other efforts to prevent families from losing their homes and experiencing homelessness.”
—Sireesha Manne, Executive Director, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty

• State Spotlight: NMCLP convenes the New Mexico Housing Alliance, a statewide network of roughly 80 advocates, legal service providers, and direct service organizations advancing housing affordability and stability. Together, Alliance members have pursued reforms to extend eviction timelines and strengthen protections under the .��

The is a joint center of the School of Law and Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. The Center’s mission is to turn complex housing data into actionable insights to inform policymakers, researchers, and residents faced by housing challenges.��

“We are very grateful to �鶹������ý for selecting the NYU Furman Center as a partner in its Eviction Data Response Network. Our goal is to work with our team and partners here in New York State to build a publicly accessible tool using our eviction data. The tool will be a powerful resource for all of us to track and analyze trends and then to work together to enact reforms at the state and local level that will help prevent filings and stabilize tenants.”
—Brad Greenburg, Executive Director, NYU Furman Center��

• State Spotlight: Furman Center has successfully integrated with other housing-related data, such as building type or public subsidy, to create a zip code–based map for New York City, highlighting data from eviction filing to warrant.

The (OK Policy) advances equitable and fiscally responsible policies that expand opportunity for all Oklahomans through nonpartisan research, analysis, and advocacy. OK Policy’s most significant data infrastructure work is in housing and criminal justice, especially at the intersection of court involvement, fines/fees, and housing instability.

“OK Policy wants to make Oklahoma’s eviction data truly useful—not just public in name, but in developing an accessible, reliable tool that helps communities stop evictions before they start. With the support from �鶹������ý, we can help develop better data that can help providers offer help sooner, assist policymakers in making wiser choices, and keep more families in their homes.”
—Shiloh Kantz, Executive Director, Oklahoma Policy Institute

• State Spotlight: Innovative eviction prevention efforts are underway in Tulsa schools using a proactive, data-driven framework supported by , involving a “student eviction alert” system to connect families facing housing instability with resources such as legal aid and rental assistance.

The is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every Pennsylvanian has access to a safe, decent, and affordable home. They bring together housing providers, community leaders, policymakers, and service providers to advance practical, evidence-based solutions that strengthen the local and state response to the affordable housing and homelessness crises.��

“We are excited about the opportunity to participate in EDRN because it will help us strengthen and scale the solutions we know work. Through this network, we hope to deepen partnerships, expand access to proven strategies, and ultimately ensure that more Pennsylvanians can achieve safe, stable housing. Being part of EDRN will accelerate our ability to turn local success into statewide impact.”
—Phyllis Chamberlain, Director, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania

• State Spotlight: The Housing Alliance leads eviction prevention incubators, structured as time-limited convenings with local cross-sector partners, to build a shared, data-informed picture of trends and identify practical intervention points communities can test and implement.

The at the University of Washington integrates research, education, and community engagement to expand housing access statewide. Faculty and students partner with public agencies and private organizations on projects including evaluating rental assistance programs, building a real-time state housing inventory, supporting affordable homeownership, and analyzing the spatial distribution of housing subsidies.

“We are excited to join the EDRN to create an eviction tracking tool that can be used by policymakers and advocates across Washington to better understand, and respond to, housing precarity in our state.”
—Gregg Colburn, Founder & Director, Housing Futures Center

• State Spotlight: The University of Washington has spent over a decade processing 100,000+ eviction filings from 2004 to 2017 across four counties, using pattern-matching and machine learning to extract reliable case data from scanned court records, revealing racial and gender disparities that would have otherwise remained hidden.����

The Eviction Data Response Network’s Advisory Board, a group of national thought leaders and eviction data experts, guides EDRN state partners and �鶹������ý staff on strategy, emerging practices, and cross-sector support to reduce evictions.��

Members of the EDRN Advisory Board include:

• Casey Chiappetta, Officer, Courts and Communities,
• Juan Pablo Garnham, Community & Policy Engagement Manager,
• Lauren Lowery, Director of Housing and Community Development,
• Samira Nazem, Director of Access to Justice,
• Jeff Reichman, Principal Consultant,
• Holly Stevens, Chief Data Officer, Civil Court Data Initiative,