Wisconsin · Local Help
Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Wisconsin?
This is not legal advice. We explain what the law says. We cannot tell you what to do in your situation. For that, talk to a lawyer. Some of the groups below can help.
This page lists groups that help Wisconsin renters facing eviction, rent problems, or housing discrimination. Each entry says who the group serves and how to reach it. Check each group's own website for its current rules before you apply.
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Wisconsin Court System
Government office
The Wisconsin court system runs a self-help law center. It helps people find court forms and learn how courts work. It does not give legal advice. Its small claims guides explain eviction cases. These cases remove tenants from rental property. They can also let the landlord claim rent owed and damage to the home, no matter the amount.
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211 Wisconsin
Nonprofit group
211 Wisconsin is a free, private phone line that connects callers with local housing help and other services. Dial 211 to reach a trained specialist, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Government office
Wisconsin's Emergency Assistance (EA) program can pay a family's first month's rent or security deposit after an emergency such as homelessness or impending homelessness. To qualify, you must be a parent or relative caring for a child under 18, with income and assets under the program's limits. Apply online through ACCESS, or call the Wisconsin Works line at 855-757-4539. You can get EA once every 12 months, then must reapply.
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