Dept. of Commerce: New Website Offers Free Housing Search Assistance

Contact:
Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661

MADISON-Low- and moderate-income persons looking for affordable housing can
access thousands of free listings at www.wifrontdoorhousing.org. Housing
providers can list their available units for free on this site

“The WIFrontDoorHousing database is the most comprehensive in the nation,”
said Acting Secretary David K. Storey. “Through on-screen search locators,
it simplifies the housing search and advertising process by offering
prospective tenants free access to rental information and a free-of-charge
listing service for housing providers.”

The WIFrontDoor Housing website provides a statewide directory of affordable
public and private housing units available for low- to moderate-income
households. These individuals can quickly access the database and choose
housing units that best meet their needs. Housing providers can quickly and
efficiently list affordable housing units, post vacancies and remove leased
units. They can list property amenities, post photographs, rental agreements
and much more. The site was developed by the Bureau of Housing with generous
financial support from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

Property owners and managers can list rental units by visiting the site, and
signing up for a free account. For additional support or program
information, send an email to fdhelp@commerce.state.wi.us.

For additional information on Commerce housing programs, contact Marty
Evanson, Department of Commerce, at 608/267-0713.