Common Council

Rental Assistance Notice - Please Share

Attention City of Madison residents seeking rental assistance!!

The City is excited to partner with African Center for Community Development, Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Meadowood Health Partnerships, Nehemiah Community Development Corp/FOSTER of Dane County and Tenant Resource Center for Dane CORE 2.0!

Applicants who have pending application in Dane CORE do NOT need to apply again. Your application is being transferred to a new system and you will soon receive notification for a new log-in. 

Dane CORE 2.0- Program Changes

The program has expanded to cover additional housing cost. Eligible households can apply for rental arrears as well as the following financial assistance:

• Past due housing utilities (i.e. water, gas, electric)- telephone and cable not included
• Internet Services (If bundled with telephone and cable a portion of the bill will be covered).
• Security Deposits and Future Rent Payments may be available if any of the following are true:
  • You have an eviction notice, or are at immediate risk of eviction.
  • Your household is Extremely Low-Income (less than 30% Area Median Income).
  • You are currently getting Unemployment Insurance benefit payments.
  • You have a notice of non-renewal at your current home.

Get Help Applying in the City of Madison

• City of Madison residents: Contact Community Action Coalition, 608-237-1255
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 6:30 am – 6:45 pm.
  • Tuesday and Friday: 6:30 am – 5:00 pm.
  • Español: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• All residents with an Eviction Court date: Contact Tenant Resource Center, 608-257-0006 x7

Internet and computer access is available through Madison Public Library.

In-Person Help

Community partners are available for in-person help to complete your application. Attached is more information to connect with community partners.

• Meadowridge Library
  Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  5726 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI
  Call 608-235-1027 to schedule an appointment.
  Provided by Meadowood Health Partnership.
• UW South Madison Partnership
  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  2238 S. Park St, Madison, WI
  Call 608-235-1027 to schedule an appointment.
  Provided by Meadowood Health Partnership.
• FOSTER of Dane County
  Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  700 Rayovac Drive, Suite 122, Madison, WI
  Call 608-284-8716, appointments not required.
• African Center for Community Development
  Available for virtual support.
  Call 608-514-9321 to schedule an appointment.

Dane CORE 2.0 is a collaboration with multiple service providers including those listed above plus Dane County and Urban Triage. Please see the latest press release from Urban Triage Rental Support here:

Urban Triage Rental Support and New Office Press Release.docx (constantcontact.com)