Evictions are a national and local problem
In the United States, an estimated 900,000 eviction cases are filed every year, which equates to approximately one eviction filing every 35 seconds.
Across North Carolina, over 125,000 evictions were filed in 2022, and in Durham County, over 10,000 eviction cases are filed most years. NC Data Works reported that 75% of Durham County's 2022 evictions occurred in communities where a majority of residents were People of Color.
The consequences of eviction are wide reaching, including negative credit reporting, loss of property, detrimental effects on children’s school attendance and performance, breakdown of local communities, job loss, and even health problems.
This highlights the significant challenges faced by renters in maintaining housing stability—particularly those who are low-income or facing temporary financial hardship.
Statewide, courts saw almost 149,000 eviction cases filed in 2022, a rate of about 10.3 per 100 occupied rental units. That’s still a few percentage points lower than the 12.7% filing rate in 2019.
Black renters experienced the highest average rates of eviction filing at 6.2%.
By contrast, the average eviction filing rate among white renters was 3.4%.
Tenants have 5 to 7 days to arrange a time to remove belongings from the property after an eviction notice. After that, their belongings are disposed of.
About Caris Foundation
Caris Foundation is a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization established and headed by Charles Holton, who previously served as the Director of Duke Law School's Civil Justice Clinic. Caris is dedicated to supporting the Durham community by providing emergency rental assistance and covering other essential housing-related expenses, such as electric and water bills.
What your support made possible
paid out in 2025 alone for rent, electricity, transportation, and other living expenses
Durham families helped in 2025
contributed per year in recent years, enabling hundreds of Durham families to stay in their homes
Impact of evictions
The eviction process can have long-lasting consequences for individuals and families. Evictions can make it harder to find new housing, can damage credit scores, and can even lead to homelessness in some cases.
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