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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.

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Housing Counseling

Housing Counseling

I have questions about tenant rights. Get guidance about rental rights and responsibilities.

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Eviction Help

Eviction Help

I got an eviction notice or eviction filing. Find assistance related to the eviction process.

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

I can't pay my rent. Find information about available financial assistance resources.

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Outreach & Training

Outreach & Training

I want to request an outreach or training event from TRC.

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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.

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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.

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Who We Are

Empowering individuals and families through education.

Vision: Housing Justice For All

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.

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Tenant Resource Center - Our Mission and Services

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Community Impact in 2026

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

Sept 25, 2026 Golf Fundraiser

Tee Off for Tenant Resource Center

Join us for the Tenant Resource Center golf fundraiser supporting housing justice initiatives.

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Publication Annual Report

2025 Annual Report

Read TRC's annual report for information about the organization's work, impact, finances and activities.

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Transparency IRS 990 Form

IRS 990 Form

Access our most recent financial disclosure and organizational documentation for public review.

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Language Access

Language barriers can pose a significant challenge to maintaining housing stability. 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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