Our Programs
Rental Assistance
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Must be past due on rent
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Submit a completed Landlord Rental Assistance Verification Form with application
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Your landlord must agree that our payment will stop the eviction process
Utility Assistance
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Must be behind on utility payment
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May not be in Section 8 or subsidized housing
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Applicant's name must be on utility bill
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Submit an updated utility bill with application
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Submit proof of your last payment. We can match this payment up to $400
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You must be at risk of homelessness
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We do not accept applications during the moratorium
Security Deposit Assistance
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Must have a valid/emergency reason for moving
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Submit a complete application including the Landlord Security/Deposit Verification Form
Property Tax Assistance
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Must be at risk of property lien (at least 2 years behind)
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Must be owner occupied
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Submit an updated property tax statement with application
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Submit proof that you are current on your mortgage
Mortgage Assistance
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Must be at risk of foreclosure (at least 2 months behind)
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Delinquent balance may not be over $3,500.00
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Must be owner occupied
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This must be your primary residence
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Submit an updated mortgage statement with application
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Submit proof that you are current on your property taxes
Major Home Repair/Expense Assistance
Homeowner Insurance or
Association Fees
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Must be at risk of policy cancellation or collection. Send us a copy of your past due bill with your application.
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Submit an updated property tax statement with application
Repair/Septic/Water Heater Assistance
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Please note the details of your repair needs in your application. An estimate and/or invoice will be required.
Application Guidelines
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We do not have funding for hotels/motels.
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We serve 69 counties in Wisconsin. We do not have funding for Dane, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties.
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Applicants must be under the 50% County Median Income.
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If you do not have the ability to pay your housing expenses going forward your application will be denied
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Must have income or proof of potential income—this includes unemployment, child support or other sources.
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If you are applying for social security disability or other benefits, you must submit proof of your application.
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If delinquent due to theft or stolen money, you must submit police report with application.
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If delinquent due to emergency expenses, submit receipt(s) with application.
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You may apply for 1 type of assistance every 12 months.
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Applications are typically processed within 21 days.