Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) By State

Millions of independent contractors and other self-employed individuals, including a large share of the nation’s 1.4 million REALTORS®, may now be eligible for unemployment benefits under the recently passed CARES Act. Through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, you may now qualify for unemployment benefits for up to 39 weeks if you’ve suffered a loss of income, either completely or partially, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the maps below to find out the status of your state.