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MKE County: County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
MKE County

County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households

Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.

City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots

City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots

Impact of redlining, restrictive covenants, disinvestment still felt today.

MKE County: County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
MKE County

County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance

U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.

15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid

15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid

But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.

Landlord Helps Tenant Get Rental Assistance, Instead of Evicting

Landlord Helps Tenant Get Rental Assistance, Instead of Evicting

The landlord waited months for rental assistance, not wanting to evict her tenant.

Program Eliminates Silos Between Health Care and Social Services

Program Eliminates Silos Between Health Care and Social Services

Creators say it makes communication between professionals and with residents more efficient.

Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium

Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium

Wisconsin saw the highest number of eviction filings this year in September.

Many City Renters Face Evictions

Many City Renters Face Evictions

Black neighborhoods hit hardest as state pandemic aid program can’t keep up.

Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know

Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know

Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.

How to Prevent Evictions, Foreclosures

How to Prevent Evictions, Foreclosures

Can’t keep up with payments? Experts offer advice.