Help Paying Rent In Wisconsin

Help Paying Rent Guide In Wisconsin

Emergency Rental Assistance Programs include the government ERAP programs that provide financial assistance to help households pay for rent and utilities.

In addition to ERAPs, there are a number of other resources available to renters who are struggling to afford their rent. These resources include:

- Rental assistance programs from non-profit organizations
- State and local government programs
- Utility assistance programs

Top Tips

When contacting a non-profit organization for rental assistance, be sure to ask about the following:

- Eligibility requirements: Who is eligible for rental assistance from the organization?
- Application process: How do you apply for rental assistance?
- Types of assistance offered: Does the organization offer one-time assistance, ongoing assistance, or both?
- How much assistance is offered: How much money can you receive in rental assistance?
- Other resources: Does the organization offer any other resources that may be helpful to you, such as food assistance, job training, or childcare assistance?

Qualification Information

To qualify for rental assistance programs from non-profit organizations in Wisconsin, you will typically need to meet the following criteria:

- You must be a renter who is struggling to afford your rent.
- You must have a household income below a certain level, which varies depending on the program.
- You may also need to meet other requirements, such as having a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or being a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.

Some non-profit organizations may also have additional requirements, such as:
- You must have been evicted from your home in the past 90 days.
- You must have a disability.
- You must be a veteran.
- You must be a senior citizen.

To apply for a rental assistance program from a non-profit organization, you will typically need to complete an application and provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. You may also need to provide a copy of your lease agreement and proof of any financial hardship that you are experiencing.

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Wisconsin Statistics

  • Population 5,627,967
  • Number of cities 26
  • Assitance Resources 22

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Department of City Development - RACINE

730 Washington Avenue , Racine, WI - 53403

Cbm Credit Education Foundation Inc

2509 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI - 53716

Department of Development - WEST ALLIS

West Allis City Hall, Milwaukee, WI - 53214

Milwaukee Rent Assistance Program

5011 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI - 53210

Marshall Towers Section 8

132 W Marshall St, Rice Lake, WI - 54868

Milwaukee County Housing Division

1220 W. Vliet Street, Room 301C , Milwaukee, WI - 53205

Middleton Outreach Ministry, Inc.

3502 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI - 53562

St. Vincent De Paul Society Of Milwaukee

9601 W Silver Spring Dr, Milwaukee, WI - 53225

Wisconsin Partnership For Housing Development Inc

121 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI - 53703

Aids Resource Center Of Wisconsin, Inc.

820 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI - 53203