Are you having trouble paying your rent and utilities?
Do you want better housing?
If you answered “Yes” then check into…
The Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The goal is to provide assistance to Dunn County residents with renting safe, decent, affordable housing.* Participants in the program pay 30% of their adjusted gross income towards housing. The Housing Choice Voucher Program pays the remaining balance directly to the landlord.
Note: the city of Menomonie is served by the Menomonie Housing Authority – 715-235-0656
In order to be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program you must qualify under the following income eligibility factors:
To apply complete the application found on the APPLICATION tab at the top of the page and turn it into our office.
When the Dunn County Housing Authority receives your application, your name is placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is approximately 4-8 months from the date of application.
The Dunn County Housing Authority does not own any rental properties. You must find your own housing from a private landlord. All rental units must pass a rent reasonableness evaluation. The Housing Choice Voucher Program cannot approve a unit if the landlord/owner is the parent, child, grandparent, sister, or brother of any member of the household.
The purpose of Dunn County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program is to provide housing opportunities to lower income households who reside in all the rural areas of Dunn County, all locations excluding the city limits of Menomonie.
If you have any questions, contact Tammy July Levra at 715-598-9887.
FAQs
Who is allowed to live in my assisted unit?
The tenant and landlord must report everyone who lives in the unit. The names of all household members will be included in the program paperwork and they must be included on the lease with the landlord as well. Any one who does not have their own permanent housing and stays at the unit would have to be approved and added to the paperwork.
Does the Housing Authority Screen Tenants?
No. The Housing Authority determines income/program eligibility and monitors program compliance. Owners must determine whether the household is a good fit to be one of their tenants, and monitor compliance with the lease.
The Housing Authority has rules and regulation to promote good tenancy habits and will work with the owner/landlord and the tenant to enable the best relationship possible.
Does renting to a voucher holder obligate the owner/landlord to accept all HCV participants?
No. Renting a unit to a HCV participant does not obligate you to rent to other HCV participants. For each vacancy you should follow your established policies for screening prospective tenants.
Dunn County Housing Authority contracts with West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (West CAP) for administration of our programs.
We have shared office space, e-mail, mailing address and telephone systems.
