The Tenant Resource Center, or TRC, is a nonprofit, membership organization that has been an important part of the community for 45 years. Our Mission is to defend housing as a human right and strengthen housing stability in our communities by preventing evictions and educating and empowering individuals and families.

TRC's Vision is Housing Justice for All.

The goal of housing justice is to meet all communities' needs, not merely the needs of the privileged. It means high-quality, safe housing for all genders, races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, and more. It means the end of housing discrimination, as we fight until every last person is housed as they need and as they choose.

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 for tenants and landlords. Dane County residents can also talk to a housing counselor about their rental rights and responsibilities. It's free and confidential. See our walk-in hours here!

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

The Eviction Diversion and Defense Partnership ("EDDP") is a partnership funded by the City of Madison, Dane County, and other funders. For more information on the EDDP and available services, visit our EDDP Website. Or you can visit our office, free and confidential, to speak with our EDDP team. See our walk-in hours here.

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

You can fill out an eviction prevention screening here. This screening tool is designed to give Dane County renters a faster way to see what forms of assistance they may be eligible for and start the application process sooner.

Please Note: This screening is not an application for financial assistance; there is no guarantee we'll be able to match you to a funding source.