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Dear Renter

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Communication is key. Current Affordable Rentals residents Let us know your situation. If you are going to have trouble making the rent, talk to Joscelyn at the Affordable Rentals office, (414) 643-5635. Email

If you have any questions about any of the information on this resource list or need further assistance accessing these services, contact Affordable Rentals at Email

Our lobby is closed to reduce person to person contact as COVID and the flu remain a concern. We are available by phone (414) 643-5635 and Email

Resources Available For Milwaukee Area Renters


Mediate Milwaukee Communication is key. Start by talking to your property owner. Tenants and landlords can request mediation and more information online Mediate Milwaukee or by calling 414-939-8800 or emailing apply@mediatemilwaukee.com. Sooner is better. Applying for mediation before an eviction is filed offers the most benefit, but they offer the service even after an eviction is filed.

Emergency Financial Assistance for low-income parents to pay for emergency housing or utility-related expense. Apply for Emergency Assistance Online (414) 389-6000 UMOS 2701 S Chase, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Unemployment Benefits Apply by phone (414) 435-7069 or online at Wisconsin Unemployment. Once you apply you will have to file a weekly claim until you return to full employment.

We Energies You may consider applying for Energy Assistance Applications over the phone (414) 270-4653, or on-line Apply for Energy Assistance. It takes about an hour to sign up. Eligible applicants receive a $200-$900 credit on their WE Energies bill

Emergency Food Hunger Task Force has on-line map of up-to-date, reliable food sources in the community Hunger Task Force MPS is providing Free Meals for Students. The Milwaukee County Department on Aging (414) 289-6874 provides home delivery and meal pick up options. Wisconsin - FoodShare Information on how to sign up.

United Way Resource list call 866-211-9966 and get a list by zipcode.

IMPACT 2-1-1 is a free, central access point for wide variety of information and assistance in times of personal crisis or community disaster. They can also be reached by dialing 211. Toll Free Video Relay is available at 1-866-211-3380

Connect provides a large list of services, financial aid, discounts on phone and tv services and more.

Domestic Violence Sojourner 24-hour Hotline Sojourner Online Hotline (414) 933-2272 Latina Resource Center (414) 389-6510 UMOS Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Help