Walworth County assistance programs

Receive help paying bills, rent, and more

Over $3 million in federal stimulus funds is being provided to Walworth county to offer assistance to people in need. They offer a wide variety of programs. Their main goal is to provide short term relief and support, and at the same time help people become self sufficient so they can get back on their feet long term. A sampling of the programs offered include

Work-n-Wheels: A low interest automobile loan program to help people who need a car for transportation  to work purchase a car and zero percent loans are offered.

Housing Counseling: This program helps individuals with rent payment, prevent evictions, and rental counseling. There is also aid for homeowners, including home buyer workshops, pre-purchase assistance, mortgage default, and more. Over 400K has been provided by the federal government for rent assistance.

Home Improvement and Rehab and Loans: Low interest loans are available to help low income families modernize and repair their homes.

Weatherization: About $1.6 million is being provided by federal stimulus for weatherization programs. Hundreds of homes will have free energy saving upgrades performed on them, to help families reduce their energy bills.

The main offices are located at 200 W. Milwaukee St in Janesville Wisconsin.