About Us

WIHousingSearch.org, Wisconsin's premier housing locator service, was created to help people list and find safe and decent, affordable, accessible and, when necessary, emergency housing. This web-based service, supported by a toll-free call center, provides information for the general public as well as for housing professionals seeking vital resources for their clients.

This service provides...

• FREE searching and listing of rental housing
• Detailed listings that can include pictures, maps, eligibility requirements (if applicable), and information about nearby amenities such as hospitals and schools
• Simple and detailed search options that are easy to use
• Helpful tools, including an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renters' rights and responsibilities
• 24/7 access online and support from a toll-free, bilingual call center, available at 1-877-428-8844, Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm CST
• Housing information that is updated daily to keep it relevant
• A resource for families displaced during times of disaster

Benefits to tenants

• Search by rent, size, location, proximity to your work, and more
• Detailed, up-to-date listings with photos
• Listings of market-rate rentals, subsidized housing, special-needs housing, and more

Benefits to landlords

• Enjoy free marketing of your available properties
• Receive more qualified inquiries
• Log in online 24/7 to update, add, or remove listings
• If you do not have Internet access, you can still use this service! Phone the toll-free call center to update your property information
• Remove listings from public view immediately after renting to help avoid unwanted calls

Project Funding

Launched in November 2013, WIHousingSearch.org is funded by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority and Wisconsin Department of Administration - Division of Energy, Housing, and Community Resources.

WIHousingSearch.org fosters information sharing among Wisconsin communities and is supported by an advisory group of representatives from the agencies, organizations and professional associations represented on this page.

WIHousingSearch.org is powered by Emphasys Software and supported by our toll-free call center.