Good news everyone! More rental assistance is coming to Dane County! For those who missed it, the Tenant Resource Center is partnering with the City of Madison and Dane County to distribute federal relief funds (~$16m) to renters in the community who are behind on rent. You can read more about the announcement here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/news/dane-county-city-of-madison-announce-162-million-aid-package-to-prevent-evictions-during-the

We're still awaiting details on these funds, including who will be eligible, what types of documentation is required, and what exactly the program can cover. Part of this wait comes from confusion surrounding the federal regulations on these funds, so stay tuned for updates as we hear them! In the meantime, we encourage tenants and landlords continue communicating about their rental situation. For tenants, be sure to see if you qualify for protections under the CDC Eviction Moratorium: https://www.tenantresourcecenter.org/cdc_eviction_moratorium