Housing Resources

IndependenceFirst staff can provide housing-specific information and referral, including lists of accessible housing, affordable housing, and information on subsidized housing. In addition, persons with disabilities can obtain referral information for tenant/landlord or discrimination issues and home modification needs.

To provide accurate information and referral on housing-related issues to persons with disabilities.

Goals

  • To provide persons with disabilities with accurate, helpful housing information.
  • To assist persons with disabilities to locate housing-related resources as needed.

Contact Information
Staff Name: Tiffany Payne
Title: Housing Specialist
Phone: 414-226-8340 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Tiffany Payne

Program Availability
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties.

Q&A

Who is this program for?
Persons with disabilities

Type of Assistance/Information
Information on accessible, subsidized, tax-credit, and other housing. Information on community housing resources. Referral information for tenant/landlord, discrimination or home modification issues.

Eligibility Requirements
Person with a disability

Types of classes Offered (Individual or Group)

  • RentSmart is a class for current and potential tenants. It covers basic budgeting, landlord-tenant issues, and some simple maintenance/repairs.
  • MoneySmart is a money management class with the goal of putting persons with disabilities on the path toward homeownership.

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Information and Referral only. Persons needing more in-depth assistance will be referred to the Independent Living Services Program or other community resources.
Cost
There is no cost for this service

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