MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s roughly $550 million pot of cash for emergency rental assistance has just about run out, and the state-run portion is set to end next week.Since the program launched early 2021, the state alone has paid out over $240 million to help almost 40,000 families in 68 Wisconsin counties cover rent, utilities, water and internet.
Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld said while there is still more need for housing stability then there are funds available, she considers the program a success.
“We’ve heard from recipients of these funds how meaningful it was to know that they had a roof over their head and could have some additional peace of mind,” Blumenfeld said. “It was meant to be temporary relief during the pandemic, and we’re really proud of the number of people that we were able to serve during this time.”...
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