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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect that rental assistance help for low-income county residents is still available.
Renters, you don’t need to struggle alone.
There are plenty of organizations in Milwaukee that are willing to help you navigate any challenge.
Here are some resources you should know about:
Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center
The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center is fully staffed and open to walk-ins for those in need
The center, which streamlines housing services and service providers in the city, is located at Community Advocates’ downtown location at 728 N. James Lovell St.
Maudwella Kirkendoll, the chief operating officer of Community Advocates, said walk-ins get same-day service from the organization’s general housing staff.
Officials can be contacted at info@renthelpmke.org or 414-895-RENT.
Rental assistance help
Community Advocates and the Social Development Commission are still providing rental assistance to low-income Milwaukee County residents who have experienced a financial hardship. The Social Development Commission also is open for walk-ins.
Here’s what you should read before you apply for help at Community Advocates
Here’s the application for Community Advocates
Here’s information on how to apply at the Social Development Commission
Here’s the Social Development Commission’s application
Other programs that help residents
Although the deadline to apply for funds from the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program was Jan. 31, providers say other programs still exist.
Here are some:
Right to Counsel: The Right to Counsel or EvictionFreeMKE pilot program provides legal counsel to Milwaukeeans who make under 200% of the federal poverty line and are facing eviction.
You can call the hotline at 414-892-7368 or visit the website at EvictionFreeMKE.org.
Housing Authority: The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee has wait lists for its properties.
Milwaukee Autonomous Tenants Union: The tenants union organizes to challenge evictions, makes tenants aware of their rights and sometimes takes on negligent landlords. You can contact it at intake@matunion.org or 414-410-9714.
Other resources to consult if you’re worried about eviction
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee: 414-727-5300
Mediate Milwaukee: 414-939-8800
Legal Action of Wisconsin: 855-947-2529
Take Root Milwaukee for assistance with mortgage issues/foreclosure: 414-921-4149
This is a wonderful article. Community Advocates has become a pillar in helping reduce homelessness by providing emergency assistance when a crisis arises. Plus, as noted in this article, there are several more options available for rent assistance. Working at Impact 211, I take pride in helping our community find the resources they need to stay, even if they don’t know where to start. So, again, I THANK YOU for writing such an amazing article.