Milwaukee — A Wisconsin program launched during COVID to provide emergency rental assistance will end at the state level.
Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, however, plan to continue. They want families on the brink of eviction to know that money is still available.
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Maudwella Kirkendoll, Chief Operating Officer community advocatea nonprofit that makes rental assistance available to people in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, said the program has funding and no plans to end it.
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“We’re giving both counties a lot of money right now,” Kirkendoll said.
He says it depends on how the money was distributed. Conner Gogans, chief community intervention specialist for Milwaukee County Housing Services, said when the state obtained Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) from the federal government, it provided it in several ways, both at the state level and counties and cities. level.
“There is no application deadline at this time, as this allows us to continue the program outside of the state,” Goggans said.
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When the ERA’s first round of funding came out, the family had to prove financial hardship due to COVID. Milwaukee County received her $23.4 million. So far, we have helped 12,000 households.
“We have ERA II money later in the pandemic due to the Rescue Plans Act of America. There is, county,” Goggans said.
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You must also be a low-income renter and have not used the program for a total of 18 months or more to be eligible.
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“Every story is different, apart from financial hardships. There are many different situations that can lead to predicament.”The ultimate goal of this program is to stabilize families and keep them on the streets,” Kirkendall said.
Kirkendoll encourages people to apply before they face eviction, but says they can help even if you’re in the process of eviction and working with your landlord.
If you are in Milwaukee or Waukesha counties facing financial hardship, you can apply for rental assistance through Community Advocates at 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee. Walk-in reservations are available Monday-Friday, 10 AM-3 PM. Alternatively, you can call 414-270-4646. Milwaukee County residents can also contact the Social Development Commission at 414-906-2700 for help.
