Housing Resources
A page within Student Life
It is difficult to focus on school, work, or studying when your basic needs aren't being met. If you do not have adequate housing, you are not alone.
We are here to help.
UWL Residence Life
UWL's Office of Residence Life is responsible for all things related to housing on-campus in our residence halls. To contact the Office of Residence Life, email housing@uwlax.edu or call 608-785-8075.
Housing and COVID-19
Effective September 4, 2020 through September 30, 2021, there is a federal moratorium on residential evictions due to failure to pay rent because of the impacts COVID-19 for tenants that meet certain criteria. You can view a copy of the order here.
It Make$ Cents! Off-Campus Housing Webpage
It Make$ Cents! is a financial literacy program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse that addresses the financial concerns of students that are unique to college life. It aims at equipping students with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to integrate and maintain lifelong financial wellness. On the It Make$ Cents! webpage, they provide different ways to find off-campus housing as well as important information to know when renting off-campus.
Off-Campus Housing
Below are some resources to find off-campus housing in the area. Click on the links below for more information.
UW-La Crosse Off-Campus Housing Facebook Group
Coulee Region Apartment Connextion
Financial Assistance for Housing
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance program (WHEAP)
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program is aimed at assisting Wisconsin households in reducing their energy burden. In addition to regular heating and electric assistance, specialized services include:
- Emergency fuel assistance
- Counseling for energy conservation and energy budgets
- Pro-active co-payment plans
- Targeted outreach services
- Emergency furnace repair and replacement
Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) program offers eligible households assistance with current or late rent, energy or utility bills, and other housing costs dating back to the start of the pandemic. Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident who has experienced a significant income loss or costs due directly or indirectly to COVID-19, is at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and has a household income at or below 80% of the county median income. You must apply for Home Energy Assistance (WHEAP) first as rental assistance is included in that application.
Local Shelters and Emergency Housing
Below are different places in La Crosse that offer housing options if you or someone you know is at risk at becoming homeless. To learn more, use the links below to contact someone at each organization.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Great Rivers 2-1-1 offers free, confidential community information and referrals 24 hours/day. Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255 to talk to an information and referral specialist. You may also connect with a specialist through the chat function on their website or through texting your zip code to 898211.
Great Rivers 2-1-1 also offer a Crisis Hotline 24/7, where you can talk with a crisis specialist by dialing 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255.
To explore more community resources in the area, view the Great Rivers 2-1-1 Guided Search.
Findhelp.org
Findhelp.org is a search engine that offers local and community resources for a variety of needs including, but not limited to food concerns, housing concerns, health concerns, financial concerns and more.