The Rapid Rehousing Program is a collaborative effort among three local organizations: the YWCA Madison, the Salvation Army, The Road Home Dane County and the United Way of Dane County. It serves homeless families who are Dane County residents. Rapid Rehousing is a six-month program providing families with rent assistance and supportive case management services. The Rapid Rehousing Program follows the Housing First model, which has been extremely successful in other communities. Housing First programs incorporate a set of interventions to help families move more rapidly out of the shelter system (or avoid shelter altogether) and maintain permanent housing.

If you want more information or you are a landlord that would like to get involved, please contact the Rapid Rehousing Coordinator at 608-257-1436, option 2.

Proud Partner with Henry J. Predolin Foundation, United Way of Dane County, The Salvation Army of Dane County,
and The Road Home Dane County

Accessing Rapid Rehousing

  • Rapid Rehousing accepts referrals directly from program partners only. If you are experiencing homelessness, you can add your name to the community-wide priority list by visiting the Homeless Services Consortium website for more information.

  • Eligible families for the Rapid Rehousing program must be currently residing in Dane County, have at least one minor child in the household, and meet specific income requirements.