Family Health Center (FHC) RentReady Program

In 2019, the FHC RentReady program was established to support those with at least 6 months of recovery who live in Clark or Wood Counties and are looking for long-term housing.

The FHC RentReady Program:

• Provides funds for security deposit and first month’s rent
• Provides three-month rent guarantee for participating landlords if a tenant defaults on lease or is evicted for cause
• Supports tenants securing essential household items
• Provides tenant connections to services in the community

Program Participants:

• Successfully complete renter and budgeting education provided by the UW-Madison, Division of Extension Rent Smart program
• Create a portfolio to share with landlord prior to leasing
• Develop a recovery wellness plan
• Establish relationship with a peer support professional
• Agree to accountability expectations for program
• Understand the tenant is responsible for services outside of the lease (e.g., utilities, internet, etc.)

For additional information about the FHC RentReady Program, contact FHC via email here or see materials below:

• Do you work with potential program candidates? View RentReady Housing Program Overview
• Ready to apply or refer someone to the program? Click on this Candidate Application for a fillable PDF version OR here to complete an online version!