Clark County Treasurer Encourages County Residents to Apply for "Help for Homeowners" Program

Monday, March 14th, 2022 -- 1:00 PM

Clark County Treasurer Renee Schoen is encouraging homeowners with financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic to access a new state program that is providing assistance with mortgage payments, property taxes and utility bills. 

The Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program, announced by Gov. Tony Evers earlier this week, is set to provide more than $92 million in financial assistance, using support provided through the American Rescue Plan Act.

The program offers eligible homeowners assistance with past due bills, including mortgage payments, local property taxes and utilities (including internet), as well as financial counseling and legal services.

It is available to Wisconsin homeowners who live in single-family residences, condominiums, duplexes, or factory-built homes as a primary residence, have experienced a qualified financial hardship after Jan 21, 2020, and earn a household income at or below 100% of the area median income.

"This program has the power to improve the lives of many Clark County homeowners," Schoen said. "I encourage people to reach out and see how it might be able to help them. The program is being administered locally by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council who has already helped many residents in our area."

An online application and more information about the program are available on the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners website, at https://homeownerhelp.wi.gov. A call center is also offering information about application options at 855-2-HOME-WI.

A link to the webşite is also available on the Clark County website www.clarkcountywi.com Click on Departments, Treasurer, Need Help paying bills? You will then be able to check the income guidelines and apply for help.

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