State Treasurer's Office Introduces Six County Pilot Program to Prevent Property Tax Foreclosures

Monday, August 23rd, 2021 -- 1:00 PM

(Terry Bell, WRN) A six county pilot program from the state Treasurer's Office aims to help prevent property tax foreclosures.

The Property Tax Revolving Loan Program provides affordable financing to get homeowners off the path to foreclosure. It also provides financial counseling to ensure stability in the future.

County treasurers from Adams, Barron, Douglas, Grant, Langlade, and Price counties kicked off the program this summer. It's a product of recommendations made by state Treasurer Sara Godlewski's  Homeowners Task Force and the Foundation for Rural Housing.

Residents in the pilot program counties who are in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the Foundation for Rural Housing at (888) 400-5974 or email [email protected]. In addition to providing assistance, the pilot program will collect data for a possible statewide program.

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