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Waukesha County Emergency Rental Assistance

Waukesha County Rent Assistance Program

Community Advocates administers federal and local funds to provide financial support for tenants in need in Waukesha County. If you are a Waukesha County tenant who has experienced financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic and are behind on rent or utilities, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.

Please review the FAQ below to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements. Please note that effective February 1, 2024, the online application portal is now closed for receiving new applications. If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria, submit an inquiry for a rental assistance consultation using the form on this page. A member of our Waukesha County Emergency Rental Assistance team will contact you within 72 hours to schedule a consultation and complete the application process if you are eligible.

If you are a tenant in Milwaukee County who has had a financial hardship, click here to learn about the Milwaukee County Rental Housing Stability Fund.

Please note that all services Community Advocates provides are free of charge, including rental assistance application processing. Under no circumstances should you be asked for payment for our services. If you are asked for payment in order to receive or fast-track services, please do not provide this information. Immediately contact our team at renthelp@communityadvocates.net. 

Waukesha County Emergency Rental Assistance Inquiry Form

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1. Am I Eligible?

You are eligible for rental assistance if you meet the following requirements:

  • Must live in Waukesha County
  • Must be a renter
  • Must have an income lower than 80% of the area median income.
  • Must have past-due rent
  • Must either:
  1. Have experienced a loss or significant reduction of income or incurred significant expenses due directly or indirectly to the Covid-19 pandemic;
  2. OR qualify for unemployment benefits
  3. OR have experienced a loss of income in the last 60 days.

2. What Can Rental Assistance Cover?

  • Up to 15 months of rental arrearages and/or rental assistance, plus an additional three months if the grantee determines the extra month increments are needed to ensure housing stability and grantee funds are available.
  • Security deposit
  • Utility and home energy costs, including internet. For utilities arrears, applicants must apply with the Home Energy Plus Program first.

Learn more about Waukesha County's rent assistance program in English and en Espanol.

3. What Documents Do I Need to Apply?

You will be asked to provide a photo or photocopy of the following documents:

  • Driver’s license or state ID
  • Documentation of any income you receive
  • Proof of financial hardship (Click here to see acceptable forms of documentation.)
  • Eviction notice or arrears statement. (Note: Community Advocates will reach out to your landlord if you cannot provide the arrears information at the time of application.)

4. How Long Will It Take for My Application to be Processed?

Our current turnaround time is 21-30 days. Additional time may be required if the case manager determines that your supporting documents need to be updated. To ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible, please be sure to upload all of the required documents.

5. How Much Can a Household Receive?

Up to 12 months of rental arrearages and/or rental assistance, plus an additional three months if the grantee determines the extra month increments are needed to ensure housing stability and grantee funds are available.

6. How Will the Payment be Distributed?

Payments will be issued via check to the tenant’s landlord on their behalf.

7. What Support Services Does Community Advocates Provide?

As part of our application process, your Case Manager will assess your situation for case management services and other resources to further help stabilize your housing.

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