Tenant Resource Center

Housing Justice For All

For 45 years, the Tenant Resource Center has been an important part of the community. Our mission is to defend housing as a human right and strengthen housing stability by preventing evictions and educating and empowering individuals and families.

Community Housing
XXX+ Tenants & landlords supported
How Can We Help?

Common Housing Situations

Your Rights

I want to understand my rights as a tenant or landlord, where do I go?

Looking for information about rental rights and responsibilities? The Your Rights pages on our website has a collection of posts with valuable information. Dane County residents can also talk to a housing counselor¡ªit's free and confidential.

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Eviction Court

I'm facing eviction court in Dane County, where do I start?

The Eviction Diversion and Defense Partnership (EDDP) is funded by the City of Madison, Dane County, and other funders. Visit our EDDP Website, or you can visit our office, free and confidential, to speak with our EDDP team.

Learn About EDDP
Behind on Rent

I'm behind on rent, what can I do?

You can fill out an eviction prevention screening. This tool gives Dane County renters a faster way to see what forms of assistance they may be eligible for. Note: This screening is not an application for financial assistance.

Start Screening Tool
Who We Are

Empowering through education.

Tenant Resource Center is dedicated to resolving housing issues and preventing housing instability.

We provide vital resources, mediation, education and support to help tenants and landlords navigate their rights and responsibilities effectively.

The goal of housing justice is to meet all communities' needs¡ªproviding high-quality, safe housing free from discrimination for all genders, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and ages.

Vision: Housing Justice For All
Empowerment
Collaboration
Accountability
Accessibility
Equity
Anti-Racism
Our Reach

Community Impact in 2026

$XXX Financial assistance distributed to help keep XXX households in their homes and avoid eviction.
XXX Tenants and landlords helped understand their rights.
XXX Eviction hearings and trials attended to help tenants.
XXX Eviction cases mediated to come to a resolution.
XXX Tenants received advice during walk-in attorney hours.
XXX Outreach and training events held in the community.
XXX Tenants helped to redact their online eviction records.
Media

Learn About TRC

Tenant Resource Center - Our Mission and Services

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Our Community in Action

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Updates & Resources

Language Access

All of TRC's services are available in English and Spanish, and some are available in Hmoob.

Serving Dane County

TRC can only assist tenants and landlords located in Dane County. Some of TRC's services are limited to the City of Madison only.

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