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Brown County Family Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Provides a permanent housing options to chronically homeless families in Brown County.

Program Contact:

Coordinated Entry Specialist 
800-242-7334

Counties Served:

  • Brown

Program Description:

The Brown County Family Permanent Supportive Housing Program is funded through the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care and the Department of Housing and Urban Development and will provide a permanent housing option to two chronically homeless families. The program participants will pay 30% of their monthly adjusted gross income towards their housing each month.

This project allowed funding for a duplex in Brown County to be acquired and rehabbed in order to make the housing decent, safe, and sanitary. These families will be offered intensive case management to assist them to be able to live independently in hopes of one day that they will be able to obtain a rental unit outside of the program.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Income limit must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Learn if you may be eligible for this program by filling out our eligibility calculator here.

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.

Applicants should then contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the program. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their F-VI-SPDAT score.

Brown County Mortgage Assistance Program

Counties Served:

  • Brown (excluding the city of Green Bay)

Brown County Transitional Housing Program

Counties Served:

  • Brown

Brown County Youth Rapid Re-Housing Program

Provides up to 24 months of rental assistance and training and development by case management with independent living skills for each participant.

Program Contact:

Coordinated Entry Specialist
800-242-7334

Counties Served:

  • Brown

Program Description:

The Brown County Youth Rapid Re-Housing Program is funded through the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care and the Department of Housing and Urban Development and can provide up to 24 months of rental assistance. The program will pay 100% of the participant’s first month’s rent. Thereafter, participant contribution toward rent will be 30% of the household’s monthly adjusted gross income, payable directly to the landlord.

This project is subcontracted with Family Services of Northeastern Wisconsin. Family Services will assist in the training and development of the case management and independent living skills for each participant household. Newcap will also perform the housing functions of this program, which will include locating housing, mediating issues/concerns between the landlord and tenant, and assisting the household with sustaining housing.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Income limit must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Learn more about if you may be eligible for this program by filling out our eligibility calculator here.

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.

Applicants should then contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the program. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their TAY-VI-SPDAT or F-VI–SPDAT score.

Domestic Violence Rapid Re-Housing Program

Provides up to 24 months of rental assistance for those fleeing a domestic violence situation or are homeless because of already leaving. 

Program Contact:

Coordinated Entry Specialist
800-242-7334 

Counties Served:

  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas

Program Description:

The Domestic Violence Rapid Re-Housing Program is funded through the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care and the Department of Housing and Urban Development and can provide up to 24 months of rental assistance. The program will pay 100% of the participant’s first month’s rent. Thereafter, participant contribution toward rent will be 30% of the household’s monthly adjusted gross income, payable directly to the landlord.

This program will provide intensive case management to each household.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Income limit must be at or below 30% of the County Median Income and be fleeing a domestic violence situation or be homeless because of already leaving.

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.

Applicants should then contact the Program Contact for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the program. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their VI-SPDAT or F-VI-SPDAT score. 

Home Energy Plus (HE+) Furnace Program

Provides year-round assistance to eligible low-income households when their primary heating system (furnace) no longer provides heat, is inoperable, or becomes unsafe.

Program Contact:

1.800.242.7334 

Counties and Tribes Served:

  • Brown
  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Mole Lake / Sokaogon / Chippewa
  • Oconto
  • Oneida Nation
  • Shawano
  • Stockbridge-Munsee

Program Description:

The Home Energy Plus (HE+) Furnace Program is a year-round program that provides assistance to eligible low-income homeowners when their primary heating system (“furnace”) no longer provides heat, is inoperable, or becomes unsafe. The WHEAP (Energy Assistance) Program verifies applicant eligibility and sends a furnace referral to the Weatherization Assistance Program. The WHEAP Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program then work cooperatively to ensure program goals and requirements are met while providing timely delivery of service.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must have an annual income at or below 60% of the State Median Income and complete a WHEAP (Energy Assistance) application through the local WHEAP agency. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here.

Then contact Newcap, Inc. Weatherization Program for information on how to apply or directly contact the local WHEAP (Energy Assistance) agency in the county in which you reside. 

Homeless Prevention Program

The Homeless Prevention Program targets individuals/families that have an eviction of 14 days or less. The case manager will work with the landlord to mediate the situation, if possible and/or assist the applicant in finding another unit.

Program Contact:

HCV Coordinator
800-242-7334

Counties Served:

  • Brown
  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas

Program Description:

The Homeless Prevention Program is funded through the Emergency Solutions Grant and can provide up to 12 months of rental assistance, one-time rental appears payment, utility payment up to 12 months, and/or utility arrears to low-income households that are imminently at risk of becoming homeless and would lose their housing without this assistance.

The Homeless Prevention Program targets individuals/families that have an eviction of 14 days or less. The case manager will work with the landlord to mediate the situation, if possible and/or assist the applicant in finding another unit.

Case Managers will:

  1. Conduct monthly visits
  2. Focus on individuals goals
  3. Landlord/tenant issues
  4. Financial Management
  5. Other goals identified through various assessments

Eligibility Guidelines:

Income limit must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Find out if you are eligible by using our eligibility calculator here.

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here.

Applicants should contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when an opening becomes available in the Homeless Prevention Program in their community. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by their vulnerability and whether or not they meet the HUD’s definition of at-risk.

 

Medical Mileage Reimbursement Program

Program Provides a reimbursement to those who drive participants for pre-approved medical mileage that are unable to take other transportation services that are offered in the area.

Program Contact:1.800.242.7334 

 

Counties Served:

  • Florence
  • Marinette
  • Oconto

Program Description:

The Medical Mileage Reimbursement Program is intended for those recipients who are unable to take other transportation services that are offered in the area. Applicants must have explored all other options available to them before they are considered for the program. MMRP can offer a reimbursement rate of $0.30 per mile for those who drive participants for pre-approved medical mileage.

Eligibility Requirements:

Family income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Participants must be elderly (over the age of 60) or disabled and NOT be eligible for a Medicaid transportation program. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, the participant recruits their own driver (who has a valid drivers license and insurance), completes the transportation voucher report, and submits it to Newcap within 30 days of the trip. Final determination of eligibility is at the Mobility Managers discretion. The participant and Mobility Manager must beet in person, to complete the application process. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here.

Then contact the program contact for an application. Complete an application and return it with the requested documentation. Please allow 7-10 business days for the application to be reviewed.

This project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as authorized under 49 U.S.C  5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513)”

Mobility Management Program

Provides a coordinated community-wide transportation network that assists elderly and disabled individuals in finding the transportation resources available to them.

Program Contact:

1.800.242.7334 

 

Counties Served:

  • Marinette
  • Oconto

Program Description:

The Mobility Management Program is a coordinated community-wide transportation service network. The Mobility Manager assists elderly and disabled individuals in finding the transportation resources available to them. The Mobility Manager coordinates services through partnerships with other agencies.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Family income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Contact the Mobility Manager at the Newcap Oconto office with any questions regarding eligibility. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

For more information, contact the program contact. Also please start here by filling out our intake form

This project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as authorized under 49 U.S.C  5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513)”

Motel Voucher Program

This program will assist a person experiencing homelessness with shelter in a nearby motel.

Program Contact:

Erika Villacrez 
Housing Case Manager Supervisor 
1.800.242.7334 

Counties Served:

  • Florence
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Shawano

Program Description:

The Motel Voucher Program will assist a person experiencing homelessness with shelter in a nearby motel until the individual or family can link up with other support networks, family or friends or will be placed the prioritization list and will be served with various homeless programs offered in the appropriate county. The maximum stay is 3 days will depend on each individual situation.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Family income must be at or below 30% of County Median Income. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here.

Then, homeless individuals/families please see contact.

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program

Provides long-term housing with supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities by reintegrating chronically homeless and other highly vulnerable homeless families and individuals with psychiatric disabilities or chronic health challenges into the community by addressing their basic needs for housing and providing ongoing support.

Program Contact:

Coordinated Entry Specialist
1.800.242.7334 

 

Counties Served:

  • Brown
  • Florence
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Shawano

Program Description:

The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program provides long-term housing with supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities by reintegrating chronically homeless and other highly vulnerable homeless families and individuals into the community by addressing their basic needs for housing and providing ongoing support.  Newcap holds the lease on the unit and sublets the unit to the program participant.  The program participant pays 30% of their monthly adjusted income back to Newcap as occupancy fees.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Family must meet HUDs definition of homeless and income must be at or below 30% of the County Median Income. Clients must have a disability. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.

Applicants should contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility.  Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when a housing program becomes available.  Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by the length of time homeless and the severity of their need.

 

Rapid Re-Housing Program

This program targets individuals/families who are literally homeless. It is to assist homeless persons living on the streets or in an emergency shelter transition as quickly as possible into permanent housing, and then to help such persons achieve stability in that housing.

Program Contact:

Coordinated Entry Specialist
1.800.242.7334 

Counties Served:

  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas

Program Description:

The Rapid Re-Housing Program provides rental assistance to individuals/families that are literally homeless. When an applicant is eligible, a portion of their rent will be paid through Newcap based on their income. This payment will be sent directly to the landlord the first working day of each month. The tenant will be responsible for the balance.

Rapid Re-Housing:

This program targets individuals/families who are literally homeless.  It is to assist homeless persons living on the streets or in an emergency shelter transition as quickly as possible into housing, and then to help such persons achieve stability in that housing.

If the applicant is approved, attendance at an interview/briefing session is required. During the briefing, the tenant is given a detailed explanation of the program and their responsibilities. When the tenant has located a unit and the owner accepts the assistance, an inspection is performed to ensure the unit is decent, safe, and sanitary under the Housing Quality Standards regulations. If the unit passes, the owner and Newcap enter into a Rental Agreement. The tenant and the landlord enter into a lease agreement.

Case Managers will conduct monthly visits at least once a month or more if needed. Monthly visits will focus on individual goals, landlord/tenant issues, employment concerns, financial management, or other goals identified through various assessments. Room-by-room inspections may be done as needed. Attendance at workshops focused on self-sufficiency may be mandated. Follow-up services will be provided to families exiting the program.   

Eligibility Guidelines:

Family income must be at or below 30% of the County Median Income. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will in contact with you for next steps.

Applicants should contact Newcap’s Oconto office for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility.  Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when a housing program becomes available in their community.  Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by the length of time homeless and the severity of their need.

 

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program

Providing rental assistance to individuals/families experiencing homelessness or those at imminent risk of becoming homeless.

Program Contact:

Coordinated Entry Specialist
1.800.242.7334 

Counties Served:

  • Brown (excluding the city of Green Bay)
  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas

Program Description:

The Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program is a Housing First program providing rental assistance to individuals/families experiencing homelessness or those at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Priority is given to the disabled, those who have a disabled family member, low-income who are disabled or have a disabled family member, and those who are chronically homeless or at risk of becoming chronically homeless.  Preference is then given to applicants who have been diagnosed with a mental illness.

Eligible households must agree to actively participate in case management and be working toward housing stability based on the goals and objectives set on their Housing Stabilization Plan.  All eligible households will be assisted with such services as case management, transportation assistance with referrals to mental health services, AODA, and life skills training.  This program will focus on self-sufficiency and require all program beneficiaries to participate as a condition of rental assistance.  Program participants will not be terminated for failure to participate but will be reevaluated at six months to ensure that they are working toward self-sufficiency in order to continue with assistance.

If the applicant is approved, attendance at an interview/briefing session is required. If eligible, during the briefing, the tenant is issued a coupon and also given a detailed explanation of the program and their responsibilities. When a tenant has located a unit and the owner accepts the coupon, an inspection is performed to ensure the unit is decent, safe, and sanitary under the Housing Quality Standard regulations. If the unit passes, the owner and Newcap enter into a Housing Assistance Contract. The tenant and landlord enter into a lease agreement. The lease must be for at least 6 months.

Case Managers will conduct monthly visits or more if needed. Monthly appointments will focus on individual goals, landlord/tenant issues, employment concerns, financial management, or other goals identified through various assessments. Room-by-room inspections may be done as needed. Attendance at workshops focused on self-sufficiency may be mandated. Follow-up services will be provided to families exiting the program for up to 6 months.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Family income must be at or below 50% of the County Median Income. Use our eligibility calculator to find out if you may be eligible for this program. 

Application Process:

Please first fill out our intake form here. Once you fill out the intake form, someone will be in contact with you for next steps.

Applicants should contact the Program Contact for an assessment to determine preliminary eligibility. Once initial eligibility is determined, the applicant is placed on the Prioritization List and offered assistance when a housing program becomes available in their community. Applicants are placed on the Prioritization List by the length of time homeless and the severity of their need.

 

Victims of Human Trafficking Rapid Re-Housing Program

Counties Served:

  • Brown
  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas

Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Counties Served:

  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas

Program Description
The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) Program assisst Wisconsin residents that have experience a significant loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and need help with their rent.

The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) program is currently accepting applications based on funding availability. For more information, visit https://wera.help.

Should you have any questions or need any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to email [email protected] or call 800-506-5596

Counties Served: 
Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas. 

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

Counties Served:

  • Brown
  • Florence
  • Forest
  • Langlade
  • Marinette
  • Menominee
  • Oconto
  • Oneida
  • Shawano
  • Vilas
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