Housing Assistance Program
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Wisconsin
The Housing Assistance Program is a state program authorized under Wisconsin Statutes § 16.306. Funds can be used for housing, support services and administrative costs to facilitate the movement of homeless individuals and families to independent living.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements
Required Documents
Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability, lease. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.
Total Funding
$900,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method
Other calculation method
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age