2024 City of Milwaukee Rental Assistance
Effective August 8, 2024, Community Advocates will pause accepting new applications for direct rental assistance due to limited funding available.
Due to the extremely limited availability of general rental assistance, Community Advocates will pause accepting new direct-aid rental assistance applications effective August 8, 2024.
Limited funding is still available for City of Milwaukee tenants if they are experiencing one of these situations:
+ A placard/vacate order being enforced by the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services; or
+ A fire or domestic violence situation; or
+ Residency in a Zilber Family Foundation Initiative Neighborhood:
- Lindsay Heights
- Clarke Square
- Layton Boulevard West
What You Can Do
The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center will meet with City of Milwaukee tenants who meet the eligibility criteria for rental assistance and will continue to offer assessment and eviction prevention resources, including referrals for mediation, conditions issues, and case management for tenants with school-age children. Walk-In Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI.
If your residence has been issued a placard/vacate order by the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, the Inspector will provide you with a referral for resources, including rental assistance. Community Advocates will contact you about your situation.
