Community Advocates provides a range of programs and services for tenants and landlords in Milwaukee County. They include:
City of Milwaukee Rental Assistance:
Update November 10, 2026: Community Advocates will accept new applications for direct rental assistance for tenants meeting these criteria.
- Any City of Milwaukee tenants facing either of these situations may apply:
- A placard
- Fire or domestic violence situations
2. City of Milwaukee tenants meeting these criteria may apply for short-term rental assistance:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must live in the City of Milwaukee (Milwaukee County if funding is available)
- Must have had a loss of income in the last 30-90 days
- Must have current income
- Must have 5-day notice or an updated rent ledger
- Must have a current lease
- Household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), based on household size.
One person in household: Up to $60,700
Two people in household: Up to $69,400
Three people in household: Up to $78,050
Four people in household: Up to $86,700
Five people in household: Up to $93,650
Six people in household: Up to $100,600
Seven people in household: Up to $107,550
Eight people in household: Up to $114,450
- Monthly rent must be within the Fair Market Rate:
Efficiency: $985
One Bedroom: $1,060
Two Bedrooms: $1,263
Three Bedrooms: $1,553
Four Bedrooms: 1,664
Download the guidelines and required documents list now.
The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center will continue offering eviction prevention resources, mediation referrals, and case management.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit the RHRC walk-in clinic, located inside the Community Advocates building at 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233. The RHRC is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tenants and landlords are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Intake specialists are available to assess your needs and provide connections to resources such as rent and utilities assistance, mediation services, and relocation support.
Visit renthelpmke.org or email info@renthelpmke.org for details.
To request special accommodations, call 414-895-7368 or email info@renthelpmke.org.
If you were not approved for rent assistance and would like more information about the decision or wish to file an appeal, please email ERAResolution@communityadvocates.net.
If your residence has received a placard or vacate order from the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, the inspector will provide you with a referral for assistance. Community Advocates will follow up regarding your situation.
If you are experiencing homelessness, contact 2-1-1 for immediate support.
Community Advocates Tenant/Landlord Programs: For tenants and landlords dealing with housing instability or lack of resources that could lead to eviction. Click here.
Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center: The RHRC walk-in clinic, located in the Community Advocates building at 728 N. James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, operates Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these hours, tenants and landlords can consult with an intake specialist on a first-come, first-served basis. The intake team will assess needs and offer resources or referrals for rent and utilities assistance, landlord/tenant dispute resolution through neutral mediation, and relocation services. Visit the RHRC, go to RentHelpMKE.org, or call 414-895-RENT (7368) for more information.
Berrada Properties Tenant Eviction Diversion Program: If you are a current Berrada Properties tenant and your rent is more than five days late due to financial hardship—or if you are unable to pay next month’s rent—you may be at risk of eviction. The Berrada Properties Tenant Eviction Diversion Program has several options that may be able to help. Click here to learn more.
Waukesha County Emergency Rental Assistance: Effective September 26, 2024, Community Advocates has stopped accepting new applications for direct rental assistance in Waukesha County as funding has concluded. Please visit Housing Action Coalition of Waukesha County for resources and support services around housing and homelessness.
