[Lekooks] Fwd: Press Release: Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

[Ginger Goral]

If you are having trouble paying your rent here is a new program that may help. 
Ginger Goral


From: "Gov Evers Press" <GovPress at evers.wi.gov>
Subject: Press Release: Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program
Date: May 20, 2020 at 11:31:13 AM CDT
To: ggoralme at gmail.com
Reply-To: GovPress at evers.wi.gov

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2020
Contact: GovPress at wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443
 
Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program
 
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the launch of a $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program for Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program will provide direct financial assistance for owed rent, security deposits, and wrap around services for program eligible individuals. 

The effort is funded by $25 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars. 

“Wisconsinites have enough to worry about as we continue to battle the deadly COVID-19 virus. They should not also have to worry about losing the roofs over their head,” Gov. Evers said. “The Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program will hopefully provide peace of mind to a lot of people, as well as a reminder to them that we are all in this together. They have not been forgotten.” 

Eligible applicants must be an adult Wisconsin resident with a household income at or below 80% of the county median income in the month of or prior to the application date.  Once approved, eligible individuals may receive assistance of up to $3,000 in a combination of rental payments and/or security deposits. These payments will be paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant. 

DOA will partner with Wisconsin Community Action Program Association member agencies to accept applications from interested individuals and distribute the rental assistance. 

“Collaborations with ‘boots-on-the-ground’ partner organizations will be critical to ensuring eligible Wisconsin residents are aware of this new program and are able to receive rental assistance relief quickly,” said DOA Secretary Joel Brennan. 

More details about the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program, including complete eligibility criteria, application documentation requirements, and the distribution process for the rental assistance, will be shared in the upcoming days. Initial details regarding the program are available here.

 
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