Plan in place for direct pay to LL's and utility companies on behalf of COVID affected tenants, read on...

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From: Gary Goyke

Date: February 25, 2021 at 1:32:59 PM AST

Good morning everyone:

On schedule and ready to go.

The new program WERA is officially open.

Gov. Evers. Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2021

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Gov. Evers Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), provides direct financial assistance for rent, utility, home energy costs, and wraparound services for individuals who qualify.

“I’m proud of the efforts we’ve made through the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program to get folks the help they need so they don't have to worry about losing the roofs over their heads, and this program will build on that success,” said Gov. Evers. “While we continue working to get vaccines distributed and shots in arms as soon as we have supply, these funds will be critically important providing families the stability and support they need to get through this pandemic.”

Eligible applicants include Wisconsin residents who demonstrate a risk of experiencing housing instability, have seen their income reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, and/or earn a household income at or below 80 percent of the county median income. Once approved, eligible individuals may receive up to 12 months of assistance. Rental and utility assistance payments are made directly to the landlord or utility provider on behalf of the tenant.

The DOA will partner with Wisconsin Community Action agencies and Energy Services, Inc. to accept applications and distribute rental and utility assistance. Residents of Brown, Dane, Milwaukee, and Waukesha Counties and the cities of Madison and Milwaukee can apply directly to their local government’s rental assistance provider.

“Many families face the possibility of losing the roof over their heads or having their utilities shut off because of the effects of the pandemic,” said DOA Secretary Joel Brennan. “Gov. Evers is committed to helping Wisconsin families stay in their homes and keep their heat and lights on. We are grateful to our local partners for working with DOA to distribute rental and energy assistance to Wisconsinites who need support as we put our state in the best possible position to bounce back in the coming months.”

The effort is funded by the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury. More details about the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program are available here.

I will be working on a news release for us and will hopefully be on both calls tomorrow...I get my second Pfizer shot late this afternoon and hopefully no after effects will be felt. Best to everyone.

Questions? Let me know.

Thanks everyone.

Gary

Gary R. Goyke

I wished this would work for tenants sent packing too so landlords could get reimbursed for non payment of rent. I did not evict for non payment of rent reason but gave 30 days notice. I know that the funds are to keep these tenants in their rental premises but still. When is our turn to get something for nothing like tenants do?

Seems to be that landlords should be able to recoup some of their losses for being unable to evict for months to help their "poor little tenants".

Yes, Cat, a lot of small businesses did get that help. You and I have small businesses but yet are not.

Dee Ann. The tenant that I just got out of my apartment, did previously apply for the WRAP program when it was available. I did get a total of $3000 rent through that program but she was always putting off sending in the forms, filling them out wrong, etc so it was a lot of pushing her to get paid. It paid thru mid November last year and then the maximum of 3K was depleted for her.

I think we should be reimbursed for our losses, being forced to keep tenants for months and being expected to chase them for rents later.

Taxes are going to be jacked up so high to pay for all these programs, we should at least get our piece of the pie, if we need to pay a fortune for it.

What are the qualifications. To be approved

Looks and sounds like the pre cursur.

I really dont think you know what you doing.

I have received vouchers from the salvation army for tenants in need of help. And i also filled out the 1099 and no problems.

You are not doing something proper

I have worked with the veterans affair .

Ihad to help a guy through the veterans admininitration

I recieved checks from a group connected to.... But not attached to the x g i s

I sat with him .We talked.